Frequently Asked Questions
Military Connected Benefits & Certifications (MCBC)
Fulltime status is determined by what the VA calls the “rate of pursuit” for each session in the term. See FT Unit requirement table and example below:
Undergraduate, Fall or Spring
specific session dates
| Session | Full Time | 3/4 Time | 1/2 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Week | 12 units | 9 units | 6 units |
| 7 Week 1 | 5 units | 4 units | 3 units |
| 7 Week 2 | 6 units | 5 units | 4 units |
| 5 Week 1 | 4 units | 3 units | 2 units |
| 5 Week 2 | 4 units | 3 units | 2 units |
| 5 Week 3 | 4 units | 3 units | 2 units |
Graduate, Fall or Spring
| Session | Full Time |
|---|---|
| 16 Week | 9 units |
| 8 Week 1 | 4 units |
| 8 Week 2 | 4 units |
| 7 Week 1 | 3 units |
| 7 Week 2 | 4 units |
| 5 Week 1 | 3 units |
| 5 Week 2 | 3 units |
| 5 Week 3 | 3 units |
How VA calculates rate of pursuit:
- 6 units in a 16WK Session (example: 08/22/2022 - 12/15/2022) divided by 12 fulltime unit requirement = .50
- 3 units in a 7WK1 Session (example: 08/22/2022 - 10/12/2022) divided by 6 fulltime unit requirement = .50
- 2 units in a 7WK2 Session (example: 10/13/2022 - 12/15/2022) divided by 6 fulltime unit requirement = .3333 rounded to .30
Example Breakdown of MHA (Monthly Housing Allowance)
- 08/22/2022 - 12/15/2022: .50 (16WK) + .50 (7WK1) = 1.00 Student will receive full-time MHA for these days
- 08/22/2022 - 10/12/2022: Only enrolled in .50 (16WK), not over 50% student will NOT receive MHA for these days
- 10/13/2022 - 12/15/2022: .50 (16WK) + .30 (7WK2) = .80 Student will receive 80% of MHA for these days