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Getting your VA payments

Once you have submitted your schedule for certification, you’ll need to make sure you have a college-approved payment arrangement in place so that your classes don’t get deleted.

VA benefit eligibility is determined by the VA. If you have any questions on your eligibility or VA payments, the VA can be reached at 888-GIBILL-1. The VA calculates your payments based on the number of credits. You can estimate this amount on the VA Comparison Tool.

Chapter 33 and 31

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Look for the green check on your chair
Because your tuition and fees are paid directly to PCC, your classes will be protected from deletion after you submit your schedule for certification. Once your certification is submitted to the VA, you’ll see the green check on your chair in the Don’t get deleted channel in the MyPCC Paying for College tab.

Payments to student

Basic allowance for housing payments
Basic allowance for housing (BAH) payments are usually sent on the 1st of the month and are based on attendance during the month that just ended. If the term does not span a whole month, your BAH will be prorated.

BAH amounts are based on whether you’re enrolled full time or less. BAH payments are determined as follows:

  • 12 credits or more: 100%
  • 11 credits: 90%
  • 10 credits: 80%
  • 9 credits: 80%
  • 8 credits: 70%
  • 7 credits: 60%
  • 6 credits or less: If your enrollment is 50% or less (6 credits or less), you will not receive BAH.

CH 31 rates can vary, contact your case manager if you have questions.

Online and remote classes: Please be aware if you choose a schedule that is all online/remote, you will only be eligible for Ch 33 benefits at the online rate. You need at least one in-person class to qualify for the full housing allowance.

Chapter 30, 35, 1606

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Choose a payment type
Because your monthly payment is paid directly to you, you will need to make payment arrangements with the college. Decide how to pay for classes and make sure payment is ready by the due date. Follow the steps for your payment type to make sure your courses are protected from being deleted.

Payments to student

Monthly stipends
Monthly stipends are usually sent on the 1st of the month and are based on attendance during the month that just ended. If the term does not span a whole month, your stipend will be prorated.

Stipend amounts are based on whether you’re enrolled full time or less. Stipend payments are determined as follows:

  • 12 credits or more: 100%
  • 9 to 11 credits: 75%
  • 6 to 8 credits: 50%
  • 5 credits or less: The amount for the term may be capped to equal to the tuition and fees for your courses

For assistance with these steps please contact a Veterans Specialist!