Do you receive the full BAH for attending an online university?

SPC Bradly Martin — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 13:46:41 -0400

I’ve been reading online and it’s consistently stating that you will get screwed out of 400-500 bucks for attending an online university..

Are there any online universities that do pay out full? Is in class the only option for full BAH?

Thanks y’all!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2018 2:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 14:14:05 -0400

You get paid lsess because you're online instead of brick-and-motor. The only exclusion is if you have one or more classes in-school.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jul 29 at 2018 3:43 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:43:20 -0400

Unless you are taking classes in seat, you will always get partial BAH. That's just how it works. Otherwise, everyone would find online classes located at places with the highest BAH and go to those.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 29 at 2018 8:12 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:12:42 -0400

Damnit- BAH is Basic Allowance Housing- why would you get paid that for going to school?

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jul 29 at 2018 10:36 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:36:53 -0400

If you go to school exclusively online (no classroom instruction) and you are not on active duty, all you get is $840.50 per month.

https://militarybenefits.info/post-911-gi-bill-bah-rate-online-colleges/

Post 9/11 GI Bill BAH Rate (aka MHA) for Online Colleges | Military Benefits

The BAH rate (MHA) if you're enrolled full-time through the post 9/11 GI Bill at an online college, school or distance learning program is $840.50 as of 2017-2018.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Dec 7 at 2019 5:26 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:26:32 -0500

For 2019 here is the value: Exclusively Online Training (No Classroom Instruction) – $894.50 per month. Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/post-911-gi-bill-bah-rate-online-colleges/#ixzz67Sj3g31i

My understanding is that you must take at least one class in a physical classroom to receive full BAH.

If you are less than full time (less than 12 undergraduate credits) your BAH will be reduced. https://gibill.custhelp.va.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1480/~/how-is-my-housing-allowance-paid-if-im-not-a-full-time-student%3F

Best of luck

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