For the benefit programs other than Chapter 33, VA reimbursement varies depending on whether you attend classes full time or less than full time.
Learn more about Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33) or the Yellow Ribbon Program
Please see the charts below to learn how full-time and part-time statuses at Strayer University are determined. This chart is used for benefit programs other than Chapter 33.
Undergraduate
| Number of undergraduate classes & length of term | Full-time or Part-time Status |
|---|---|
|
1 undergraduate class; 11-week term
|
less than 1/2 time
|
|
2 undergraduate classes; 11-week term
|
1/2 time
|
|
3 undergraduate classes; 11-week term
|
full time
|
|
1 undergraduate class; mini 5-week term
|
3/4 time
|
|
1 undergraduate class; 1st mini 5-week term
|
3/4 time
|
| 1 undergraduate class; 1st mini 5-week term AND 1 undergraduate class, 2nd mini 5-week term AND 1 undergraduate class; 11 week term |
3/4 time
|
PLEASE NOTE
2 undergraduate (11-week term) + 1 undergraduate (1st mini 5-week term) – during the time the student is enrolled in all three classes, the VA will consider the student full-time; when the mini-session ends, the VA will consider the student as 1/2 for the remainder of the term.
2 undergraduate (11-week term) + 1 undergraduate (2nd mini 5-week term) – for the start of the quarter, the VA will consider the student as 1/2 time until the 2nd mini session begins; then the VA will consider the student full-time.
Graduate
| Number of graduate classes & length of term | Full-time or Part-time Status |
|---|---|
|
1 graduate class; 11-week term
|
1/2 time
|
|
2 graduate classes; 11-week term
|
full time
|
|
1 graduate class
|
3/4 time
|
|
2 undergraduate pre-requisite classes
|
1/2 time
|
Students receive educational checks from the VA on a monthly basis. Renewals are not automatic, and you should verify enrollment each month through the WAVE system at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or call the VA at 1.877.823.2378.
