Those who are not sure if they qualify for VA Benefits must contact the VA Regional office in Buffalo, NY at 716-857-3196 or online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/  to find out exactly which benefits they qualify for and to request the form(s) they will need. After being accepted as a student at APUS, registering for course(s) and then paying for the courses or choosing a payment option, students using GI Bill benefits will need to get their Application for VA Education Benefits (Form 22-1990) from the VA website, complete it and send it to the Veterans Affairs office at APUS.  If a discharged veteran, they also will need to send a copy of their DD-214 to our administrative office. Students who qualify for the Top-Up program through their GI Bill will need to get a 22-1990, have it signed by their Education Services Officer, and send it to the VA in Buffalo, NY each semester with their completed and approved TA form. Additional questions about VA Benefits, the GI Bill, or the Top-Up program can be emailed to vaquestions@apus.edu.

Course Load and Student Status
The following table equates semester hours with student status for Alternative Loans and VA Benefits.  Students who are applying for Federal Student Aid will adhere to a different enrollment status.  Please see the Federal Student Aid FACTS Sheet for more information on financial assistance.

Graduate: 8-Week Courses	Semester Course Load	Student Status
	6 semester hours	Full-time
	3 semester hours	Three-quarter time

Graduate: 16-Week Courses	9 semester hours	Full-time
	6 semester hours	Three-quarter time
	3 semester hours	Half-time

Undergraduate: 8-Week Courses	6 semester hours	Full-time
	3 semester hours	Half-time

Undergraduate: 16-Week Courses	12 semester hours	Full-time
	9 semester hours	Three-quarter time
	6 semester hours	Half-time
	3 semester hours	Less than Half-time