Training Time: Fall & Spring Semesters

~Undergraduate~

Fall/Spring (16-week semester)

Training Time Credit Hours
Full-Time 12 or more
3/4-Time 9-11
1/2-Time 6-8
Less than 1/2 time 1-5 credits

Fall/Spring (8-week semester)

Training Time Credit Hours
Full-Time 6 or more
3/4-Time 4-5
1/2-Time 3
Less than 1/2 time 1-2 credits

~Graduate~

Fall/Spring (16-week semester)

Training Time Credit Hours
Full-Time 9 or more
3/4-Time 7-8
1/2-Time 5-6
Less than 1/2 time 1-4 credits

Fall/Spring (8-week semester)

Training Time Credit Hours
Full-Time 5 or more
3/4-Time 4
1/2-Time 3
Less than 1/2 time 1-2 credits

VA will calculate the student’s eligibility based on the days classes are in session.

A student’s enrollment status can change if they are enrolled in a combination of a mini-semester(s) and a full-term semester.

Different sources of funding, have different requirements on what constitutes full-time. For example, FAFSA, NM lottery, NMSU Scholarships, etc., have different standards for what is full-time. Please contact each source of funding to ensure you are following their requirements.

Please use the following document for a detailed explanation: Training Time Table