VA Education Benefit Rate of Pursuit
The VA uses the following Semester Hour Classification Scale to determine benefit payment(s) amount(s) for the certified semester.
Semester Hour Classification Scale
Semester Length (weeks) |
Full Time (hours) |
3/4 Time (hours) |
Half Time (hours) |
16 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
12 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
The monthly rates of payment to veterans are provided for by Public Law 94-502.