Q. Where can I find more information about the New GI Bill?

We have created a web page with information about the New GI Bill. Please click on this link or visit the VA GI Bill page for more information.

Q. Will the VA pay for a dual degree / dual major?

Yes, but prior approval must received from the State Approving Agency (SAA). At this time all dual degrees/majors must have prior approval by the SAA before a student can persue a dual degree/major. Please see our Dual Degree / Dual Major page for information and instructions on requesting approval.

The UNR Veteran Services Office has contacted Senator Reid's office seeking clarification of this requirement from the Veterans Administration. Updates concerning this approval requirement will be posted on this page as they are received from either the VA or Senator Reid's Office.

Q. Will the VA pay for a minor?

The VA will pay for you to have a minor only if the minor is a requirement as part of your major. For example: All majors in the College of Liberal Arts require a minor and the VA will pay for those classes that are part of the minor requirement.

Q. Can I retake a class and still be paid GI Bill benefits for that class?

Courses that are failed or for which the grade does not meet minimum requirements for their major or graduation may be repeated and be certified for VA purposes. Courses that are successfully completed may not be repeated and be eligible to receive VA benefits. If students must take additional courses in order to raise their GPA to graduate, the courses must be ones that have not already been successfully completed by the student.

Q. Will the VA pay for an audited class?

No. The VA will not pay for an audited class.

Q. Can I get retroactive pay for classes I took before I applied for VA Education Benefits?

Yes, but there are limitations. VA benefits can be paid for enrollments up to one year before the date VA receives a student's application. The date stamp put on the student's application determines the one-year date.

Q. I have heard about "Break Pay."   What is Break Pay and do I qualify?

Break (Interval) pay between semesters, quarters, and terms is paid according to the rules outlined below. Breaks are paid at the rate paid on the ending date of the term preceding the break. VA pays breaks automatically unless one of the following restrictions precludes payment for the break.

Restrictions on Break Pay. The VA will not pay for the break if:

• The break is more than 8 weeks.
• The term before or after the break is shorter than the break.
• Training time the last day of the preceding semester, quarter, or term is less than 1/2-time.
• The student withdrew from all courses during the preceding semester, or Summer term.
• The student's entitlement will exhaust and not paying the break is to the student's advantage.
• The student requests no pay for a break before payment for the break is authorized.
• The student is on active duty.

Q. What is the VA payment rate for Summer classes?

The VA pays education benefits for nonstandard enrollment periods based on credit equivalents. The school will report the actual number of credits and the beginning and ending dates of the nonstandard term. Please see this page for more information.

Q. Why does WAVE show my enrollment as only 12 credits when I log in to verify, when I am actually enrolled for more than that?

The VA considers 12 semester credits to be full-time enrollment. If you are enrolled for more than 12 credits during the Spring or Fall semester, the VA will only pay you for up to 12 full-time credits.