SFC Private RallyPoint Member510681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At my college I must take 3 math classes, 2 of which are considered to be "remedial" Math and are prerequisites to Finite Math. The VA currently does not pay for this type of remedial math classes, despite having a disability rating over 50% or more. (Need is 25% for Chapter 31). What are your thoughts on this?Should the VA pay for college remedial classes such as Math?2015-03-04T06:24:44-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member510681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At my college I must take 3 math classes, 2 of which are considered to be "remedial" Math and are prerequisites to Finite Math. The VA currently does not pay for this type of remedial math classes, despite having a disability rating over 50% or more. (Need is 25% for Chapter 31). What are your thoughts on this?Should the VA pay for college remedial classes such as Math?2015-03-04T06:24:44-05:002015-03-04T06:24:44-05:00CW5 Private RallyPoint Member510778<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think they should, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="25781" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/25781-25w-telecommunications-operations-chief">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a>, if the classes are required for a class that's part of a degree or certificate that is recognized as your goal under VA. It's a shame that you're running into difficulties with this assistance. <br /><br />I've seen something similar with prerequisite courses that don't earn college credits. It's a grey area, but the classes are required to take credit classes, so I think they should be recognized and funded by the VA, the GI Bill, etc.Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2015 7:53 AM2015-03-04T07:53:52-05:002015-03-04T07:53:52-05:00SGT Jim Z.510788<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Very interesting and I know when I started my on my degree I believe I ran into the same issue and at the time I was okay financially so I sucked up the course. I understand the premise behind it but I really believe it needs to be handled on a case by case basis. How do we fix it I do not really know.Response by SGT Jim Z. made Mar 4 at 2015 8:01 AM2015-03-04T08:01:01-05:002015-03-04T08:01:01-05:00TSgt Joshua Copeland510796<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know AF TA pays for remedial classes if they are required.Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 4 at 2015 8:04 AM2015-03-04T08:04:53-05:002015-03-04T08:04:53-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member510801<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>VA should cover any remedial courses, and any pre-requisites to start the program. If a student needs remedial math courses prior to starting a program, or pre-requisites in order to even start a program, then those courses are necessary for the student to succeed.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2015 8:12 AM2015-03-04T08:12:04-05:002015-03-04T08:12:04-05:00Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS511490<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you considered taking the math CLEP test? Worth 6 college credits. It may get you out of those, and only costs $95 (can't remember if retirees have to pay). Local base education office will host vets & retirees.<br /><br />You only have to get 55-60% on the test for a "passing" score (C). Most colleges will take up to 30 credits in CLEPS/DANTES.Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 4 at 2015 1:05 PM2015-03-04T13:05:05-05:002015-03-04T13:05:05-05:00SPC Jack Hunt, JR511576<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They paid for the 2 I had to take. If you have a veterans representive at your school seek advice. Mine is invaluable, and always willing to hear out any problem I have and put out the fires.Response by SPC Jack Hunt, JR made Mar 4 at 2015 1:39 PM2015-03-04T13:39:42-05:002015-03-04T13:39:42-05:002015-03-04T06:24:44-05:00