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Enrollment Payment

This is one of the most popular questions that veterans have concerning their benefits. Here is an example of how you will be paid:
Fall term is August 24 through December 17th. You register for 12 credits. 9 credits in Session 1 (August 24th-December 17th) and another 3 credits in Session 4 (October 22nd-December 17th).
Session Dates Credits Payment        
      August September October November December
Session 1 August 24 -
December 17		 9 3/4 pay 3/4 pay 3/4 pay    
Session 4 October 22 - December 17 3     3/4 pay until Oct 22, then 100% 100% 100%

*Individual under Post-9/11 GI Bill CH33 - BAH - allowance is not payable for those pursuing training at half-time or less.

Remember that you are not paid for the term you are paid by month. Payment information only reflects the current month's enrollment not the entire term.
Find current payment rates at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm.
 
Additionally, you can visit the GI Bill Website or call (888) GI Bill 1 (888-442-4551)
to ask questions and find answers.
 
Grades You Receive
VA can’t pay benefits for courses that don’t count toward your graduation requirements. If your school reports that you received a grade doesn’t count toward your graduation, you may have to repay all benefits VA paid for the course. Here are some examples:
  • An “I” grade for an incomplete which is not made up during the time period required by your school or within 1 year from receipt, whichever is earlier.
  • A “W” or other grade for withdrawing.
  • An “AU” or other grade for auditing.
Generally, you don’t have to repay benefits for a failing grade.
 
If You Withdraw
If you withdraw from one or more courses after the end of your school’s drop period and receive grades that don’t count toward your graduation requirements, you may have to repay all benefits VA paid for the course from the beginning of the term.
You may not have to repay the benefits if you show that the change was due to reasons beyond your control. The reasons must be unavoidable and unexpected events that directly interfered with your enrollment.
 
Examples of reasons VA may accept are:
  • Extended illness.
  • Severe illness or death in your immediate family.
  • Unscheduled changes in your employment.
  • Lack of child care.
Note: You should send VA evidence to support your reasons.
Examples of reasons VA may not accept are:
  • Withdrawal to avoid a failing grade.
  • Dislike of the instructor.
  • Too many courses attempted.
 
This page was last modified on Sat, Aug 28, 2010