The amount of benefits you receive is directly proportional to the number of credits you take with the exception of chapter 33/Post 9-11 GI Bill. VA benefits are paid according to the charts below.
Fall and Spring Term (16 Weeks)
Credit Hours
Status
12+
Full Time
9-11
3/4 Time
6-8
1/2 Time
1-5
Less than 1/2 Time
Summer Term (8 Weeks)
Credit Hours
Status
6+
Full Time
4
3/4 Time
3
1/2 Time
1-2
Less than 1/2 Time
*If less than half-time, VA will only pay tuition and fees.