If I withdraw from a course worth 3 credit hours and replace it with one of equal value, will the VA charge me an overpayment?

2018-10-04T12:22:01-04:00

I understand that if I withdraw from a course and reduce my credit hours , there will be an overpayment charged to me by the VA; but what if I replace that class with one of equal value so that my credit hours remain the same? I heard they are essentially supposed to cancel each other out and that the school will handle the money with the VA without me having to pay the VA directly. Can anyone explain the process in detail? Perhaps I am confusing things.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 12:42 PM

2018-10-04T12:42:42-04:00

As long as you do it at the same time, it won’t be an issue.

I recommend adding the new class, waiting a day or two, and then dropping the previous to make sure that your college reports you as “over” versus “under” credit requirements. Sometimes registration takes a little longer

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 12:58 PM

2018-10-04T12:58:58-04:00

you should consider discussing this with Military and Veterans Affairs on campus

but my little understanding to your issue leads me to say that any paperwork that documents your current semester's classes and submitted to VA should reflect your current course schedule accurately

I am not saying that VA or government will come looking for you to reimburse them, I am saying that they could request that you reimburse them if your paperwork contains discrepancies

cheers

Response by PFC Steven Kleiner made Oct 4 at 2018 12:59 PM

2018-10-04T12:59:21-04:00

Check with your VA rep, but if the dropped course is within the schools drop/add time frame you are generally ok. If it is not & is after the time frame, they might not cover it.

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 4 at 2018 1:05 PM

2018-10-04T13:05:11-04:00

By no means am I throwing rocks at the RP Board of Experts, but if I were you, I'd ask the Military and VA rep at your college's financial office.

Response by PFC Steven Kleiner made Oct 4 at 2018 1:07 PM

2018-10-04T13:07:54-04:00

You are welcome. I used to be a Veteran's Rep at 2 different colleges. You always want to reach out to your VA rep either at the school, or VA themselves. They are the only ones who can answer fully.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Oct 4 at 2018 1:29 PM

2018-10-04T13:29:47-04:00

The VA does not offer money indiscriminately based on your credit hours. They also use the course CRN numbers to verify the classes they are paying for are in line with your end degree goal and your current declared major. Talk to your VA rep, they will more than likely have a class change form where you can swap classes to avoid payment hiccups.

Response by PO1 Don Gulizia made Oct 4 at 2018 2:17 PM

2018-10-04T14:17:05-04:00

I used the GI Bill to earn two Master's Degrees and used a state VA benefit to cover tuition for my daughter and wife, so I'll offer you this advice. Get a feel for the college's VA rep before you believe what they are telling you. I attended Troy University and they were great. I never had any problem using my benefits. However, my daughter attended ODU and it was a mess. The school's "VA/Military Rep" was an idiot. Being in the largest Navy town, Norfolk, you would think they were familiar with VA benefits. Nope. It wasn't any better at No. Virginia Community College. My wife had to jump through hoops to get anything done at NOVA. Hopefully, Georgia State has great reps. If not, continue to find those that have gone through the process, successfully, and ask for advice. I'm sure there are some vets at GSU that can assist you. Good luck.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 4:21 PM

2018-10-04T16:21:00-04:00

Ask VA rep at school.