Credit requirements
Military education benefits are based on your student status (e.g., full time, half time). To receive the maximum benefit, you must be registered full time. Visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm for complete information on current rates.
13-credit policy for undergraduate credits
In addition to the full-time requirement to receive your maximum veterans benefits, be aware that the University has a 13-credit policy for undergraduates in which you are billed a flat rate for 13 credits, whether you enroll for more or fewer than that number. You are not charged for enrollment above 13 credits.
In practice, your per credit cost decreases as you add credits above the 13 credit plateau. Likewise, the per credit cost increases if you take 12 or fewer credits. If your life circumstances prevent you from taking 13 or more credits, you may appeal for a 13-credit exemption to take a reduced credit load. If approved, the exemption will allow you to be billed per credit for 12 or fewer credits at the 13-credit rate.
Less than half-time enrollment
If you enroll part-time, your education benefit rates will be reduced proportionately. If you are registered for less than half time, you will receive a lump sum payment. (Exception: Chapter 30 students are not issued lump-sum payments. Monthly checks are based upon the prorated monthly rate of payment and training time pursued. )
This payment is reimbursement for tuition and fees (does not include the cost of books and supplies). Maximum payment rates are established for training at less than half time but more than quarter time. You would receive reimbursement of the actual charges for tuition and fees or the established maximum, whichever is less.
| CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student status | Full time | 3/4 time | 1/2 time | <1/2 time |
| Undergraduate | 12+ | 9-11 | 6-8 | 1-5 |
| Graduate* | 6+ | 4-5 | 3 | 1-2 |
| Professional** | 12+ | 9-11 | 6-8 | 1-5 |
| Masters of Public Health, Veterinary Medicine | 9+ | 7-8 | 4-6 | 1-3 |
* Includes students enrolled in the Graduate School, Dental Fellow Specialist, Master of Agriculture, Master of Business Administration (part time), Master of Education, Master of Healthcare Administration, Medical Fellow Specialist, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Psychology Fellow Specialist programs.
** Includes students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (full time), Law School, School of Dentistry, and School of Pharmacy programs.