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.