How does Tuition Assistance affect the tuition rate?
Active duty VA recipients can qualify for the in-state tuition rate by using Tuition Assistance (TA) for at least one class during the same semester.

Does the VA pay benefits for classes I audit?
No.

Does the VA pay benefits for non-degree students?
The VA will not continue to pay benefits to students enrolled in a non-degree status beyond the second semester.

Is it possible to receive retroactive VA benefits?
Retroactive VA benefits can be claimed up to one year from the beginning of a semester.

What is "Top Up"?
Active duty GI Bill recipients can file for reimbursement of the remaining percentage of tuition that Tuition Assistance (TA) does not cover through the VA. This is known as "Top Up."

Does the VA pay benefits for certificate programs?
The VA pays partial benefits for the following non-degree (certificate) programs at Old Dominion University:

• Paralegal Certificate
• Professional Financial Planning Certificate
• Executive Development Certificate
• Government Contracting Certificate (NEW)
• Professional Human Resources Certificate (NEW)
• Career Switchers Certificate (NEW)
• Professional Human Resource Management Certificate (NEW)
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (NEW)