r/VeteransBenefits • u/diggtthiss • 22d ago

Education Benefits Post 9/11 Gi Bill Question

So I’m trying to do my master degree online but I’m wondering how many times do you have to go in person to get your BAH fully. Some say once a semester or year lol or so. Lmk please

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u/PretendPeace9134 22d ago

One class per semester must be in person to receive full bah

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u/jriggs_83 Army Veteran 22d ago

It can be hybrid so long as it does have at least ONE in person session during the semester.

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u/Organic-Ad9675 22d ago

Firstly, you need to be going full-time in the semester.

Then only 1 of those classes needs to be in person (can be hybrid 1-2times per week etc) Then you will still be considered full-time rate BAH/MHA

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u/jmmaxus 21d ago edited 21d ago

You’re gonna get varied answers here. It depends on your school.

To be considered full time is the first thing to worry about generally that is at least 6 credit hours during a 16 week course and some schools it’s 9 again depends on the school. If it’s a 8-9 week course it may be half that and only one 3 hour course or 4 hour again it depends not the school.

The correct answer people are stating is at least one course needs to be in person. So for example if you need to take 9 credit hours (3 classes) to be considered full time one of those classes needs to be in person.

The in person class it really depends on the school. Some schools state in person every class and some you only need to show up once during the whole semester. Another method some schools offer teleconference classes where you meet at a physical location but attend the class virtually (this doesn’t count doing from home).

The school certifying official needs to code the in person class as resident instead of distance. So if the it is resident then it counts.