Learn more about military & veteran benefits payments for undergraduate and graduate students. Make sure that you register for your courses on time to ensure prompt certification of your enrollment.
Information about qualifying pay rate and payment dates is available only through direct contact between the student and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Visit the VA’s Rate Tables, or call 1-888-442-4551 for payment information.
Recipients of Chapter 30, Chapter 33 (including the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship), and Chapter 1606 benefits must verify their attendance monthly with the VA to receive their payments. Access the VA links below for additional details regarding the attendance verification process.
- Chapter 33
- Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
- Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606
*Please note that payments (except Chapter 31 and Chapter 33) are sent directly to the student. Payments are sent to students after the month. For example, February’s benefits will be received in March and March’s benefits will be received in April.
Your payment rates are based on your enrollment status:
Undergraduate Enrollment Status
| Status | Fall&Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 12 units | 6 units |
| 3/4 time | 9 units | N/A |
| 1/2 time | 6 units | 3 units |
| 1/4 time | 3 units | N/A |
Graduate Enrollment Status
| Status | Fall&Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 9 units | 6 units |
| 3/4 time | 6 units | N/A |
| 1/2 time | 3 units | 3 units |
