Students are not allowed to receive VA payment for more than one program of study at a particular time without the prior approval of the State Approving Agency. Forms and procedures on how to apply for the dual major are available at the Financial Assistance Services (FAS) office. Benefit payments will not be authorized for courses taken to fulfill requirements outside your enrolled program of study.

Less than half-time = 5 or less credit hours (payment is for tuition and fees only).

Non-standard terms are those with beginning or ending dates other than the regular term dates (such as express sessions or the summer term) and benefits are based on equivalent credit hours. Veterans who enroll in non-standard term courses such as express sessions and summer terms should be aware that the DVA determines benefits on a term basis, not by adding the total credit hours for the term. For example, a three term hour course during an eight-week fall or spring express session is the equivalent of half-time for VA payment and three quarter-time during a six-week summer express session.

Regular class attendance is required for students receiving DVA benefits. It is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of an absence before or as soon as possible after the absence. It is also the student's responsibility to notify the instructor and the Veterans Affairs Coordinator if he/she is unable to attend class for an extended period. Students receiving benefits are identified on the instructor's roster and are reported to the FAS office if the attendance in a class becomes unsatisfactory. Students who violate the SPC and VA attendance policies will be withdrawn from classes. The DVA will be notified of the student's failure to adhere to attendance policies and benefits will be reduced or terminated accordingly.