Veterans and Veteran-Dependent Students
Repeat of Courses
Veterans and eligible dependents may not repeat courses for veterans’ benefits in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or AR was made.
Adjustments and Terminations
It is the veteran’s responsibility to notify the certifying official within 10 days of withdrawing from any/all courses.
Curriculum Change
A request for change of program must be filed with DVA at the beginning of the semester in which the change is anticipated.
Address Change
The DVA must be notified of any change of address to which assistance checks are mailed. Forms for this purpose are available from the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
Credit Hour Enrollment Statuses
- 12 or more: full time
- 6 – 8: 1/2 time
- 9 – 11: 3/4 time
- Less than 6: tuition only
Restrictions
Students cannot receive VA benefits for Credit by Exam courses (section 30). Credit cannot be given for courses not listed under the student’s curriculum outline with the exception of developmental courses (course numbers under 100) that are required to complete the student’s chosen program of study. Full-time for Summer is 7 hours for veterans. Fall and Spring Semester include 12 hours for full-time enrollment.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official GI Bill website.
