Undergraduate and graduate degrees 
Find out if you can use GI Bill benefits for college as a Veteran, service member, or qualified dependent. Learn about payment rates for undergraduate and graduate degree courses at institutions of higher learning like a 4-year university, community college, or graduate school. 

How do you decide what my payments will be? 
We decide your payment amounts based on the number of classes you go to and the hours spent in those classes. For example , for most undergraduate degrees , a college considers : 12 or more hours full time Between 9 and 11 hours three - quarter time Between 6 and 8 hours half time Less than 6 hours reimbursable at a rate that s no more than the tuition and fees charged for the course 

How much does VA cover for graduate-level programs? 
The school decides how to rate each hour. For example , if a graduate program at your school considers a 2-hour class full time , we ll pay you the full - time rate. 

Can I take classes at more than one school at a time? 
You can take classes at more than one school under the GI Bill as long as : The classes at both schools count toward your degree , and The school granting your degree considers the classes at the second school to be required in order to get your degree Note : The GI Bill won t pay you to take the same class twice unless you get a failing grade in a class that the school requires for graduation. 

Can I use the GI Bill to pay for classes toward more than one degree? 
Yes. After earning your first degree , you can use any GI Bill benefits you have left over to pay for classes for another degree. 

How does VA make the payments? 
We issue payments after each month s classes. For example , you ll get the payment for November classes in December. For the Post-9/11 GI Bill , we pay : Tuition and fees directly to the school Money for books to you at the beginning of the term Housing allowance to you at the end of each month 

user: How does the VA make payments for the GI Bill for classes?

assistant: The VA make payments after each months classes, so you would get your November classes payment in December.

assistant: Are you part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

user: No I am not part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

user: Can I find out if I can use my GI Bill benefits for undergraduate and graduate degrees?

assistant: Yes, you can find out if you can use your GI Bill benefits for college as a Veteran, service member, or even a qualified dependent.  You can find payment rates for undergraduate and graduate degree courses at institutions of higher learning.

user: Is it even possible to take classes at more than one school at a time?

assistant: You it is possible to take classes at more than one school under the GI Bill as long as classes at both schools will count toward your degree and the school giving you your degree considers the classes to be required to get your degree.

user: What about left over money from GI Bill?

assistant: Any left over GI Bill Benefits can be used to pay for classes and another degree.

user: So if I am taking classes at a second school that help my first degree then I can take them?

assistant: Yes, you will be able to take the classes at the second school if the school granting your degree requires them.

user: Do the tuition and fee go directly to the school?

assistant: Yes, we pay the tuition and fees directly to the school and money for books are taken care of at the beginning of the term.