Calculating your Full-time Summer Rate for Housing Allowance

NOTE:  The numbers below are generic calculations provided for your reference. The housing rates are calculated based on the number of credits that a student is taking at a specific point in time. To be sure you’ll be receiving the appropriate BAH rate, every student should contact the VA at 888-442-4551.   

Chapter 33 (Post-9/11) Undergraduate Summer Full Time Rates

14 Week Summer Session  
Credits Monthly Housing Allowance
10 100%
9 90%
7-8 80%

 

12 Week Summer Session  
Credits Monthly Housing Allowance
8 100%
6-7 80%
5 60%

 

6 Week Session  
Credits Monthly Housing Allowance
4 100%
3 805

 

4 Week Session  
Credits Monthly Housing Allowance
3 100%
2 80%

 

Chapter 33 (Post-9/11) Graduate Summer Full Time Rates

Credits require for Full Time status for Graduate Student  
Summer Session Credits required for full time
14 week 7
12 week 6
6 week 3
4 week 2