Training Time Requirements for VA Benefits
Training time requirements for VA benefits by term and enrollment.
The below Word documents include the following dates for undergraduate and graduate levels in a print-friendly option.
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: May 11 - July 31, 2026 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
| Term 2: May 11 - June 19, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Term 3: June 22 - July 31, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Term 4: June 8 - July 31, 2026 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 10: May 11 - July 3, 2026 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 90: June 15 - July 31, 2026 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 96: May 11 - June 26, 2026 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
Summer 2026 Graduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: May 11 - July 31, 2026 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
| Term 2: May 11 - June 19, 2026 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 3: June 22 - July 31, 2026 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 4: June 8 - July 31, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Term 10: May 11 - July 3, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Term 90: June 15 - July 31, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Term 96: May 11 - June 26, 2026 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: August 17 - December 12, 2026 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
| Term 2: August 17 - October 10, 2026 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 3: October 12 - December 12, 2026 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 92: September 21 - December 12, 2026 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
Fall 2026 Graduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: August 17 - December 12, 2026 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
| Term 2: August 17 - October 10, 2026 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 3: October 12 - December 12, 2026 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 92: September 21 - December 12, 2026 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
Spring 2027
Spring 2027 Undergraduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: January 6 - May 1, 2027 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
| Term 2: January 6 - February 27, 2027 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 3: March 1 - May 1, 2027 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
| Term 92: February 1 - May 1, 2027 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
Spring 2027 Graduate Training Time Chart
| Part of Term |
Full |
3/4 |
Half |
| Term 1: January 6 - May 1, 2027 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
| Term 2: January 6 - February 27, 2027 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 3: March 1 - May 1, 2027 |
3 |
N/A |
1.5 |
| Term 92: February 1 - May 1, 2027 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
Deferment Dates
Chapter 33 With COE
Deferment dates for students with the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) with Certificate of Eligibility.
2026-27 Deferment Dates Chapter 33 with COE
| Term |
Deferment Date |
| Summer 2026 |
July 31, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 |
December 12, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 |
May 1, 2027 |
Chapter 33 Without COE
Deferment dates for students with Chapter 33 without a Certificate of Eligibility; must have 1990e & TEB on file.
Deferment Dates for Chapter 33 Without COEs - Summer 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
June 10 |
| 2 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 3 |
30 |
July 22 |
| 4 |
30 |
July 8 |
| 10 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 90 |
30 |
July 15 |
| 96 |
30 |
June 10 |
Deferment Dates for Chapter 33 Without COEs - Fall 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
November 15 |
| 2 |
30 |
September 16 |
| 3 |
30 |
November 11 |
| 92 |
30 |
October 21 |
Deferment Dates for Chapter 33 Without COEs - Spring 2027
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
April 6 |
| 2 |
30 |
February 5 |
| 3 |
30 |
March 31 |
| 92 |
30 |
March 3 |
Chapters 30, 35, 1606 With COE
Deferment dates for students with non-Chapter 33, with a Certificate of Eligibility.
Deferment Dates for Non-Chapter 33s Without COEs - Summer 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
June 10 |
| 2 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 3 |
30 |
July 22 |
| 4 |
30 |
July 8 |
| 10 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 90 |
30 |
July 15 |
| 96 |
30 |
June 10 |
Deferment Dates for Non-Chapter 33s Without COEs - Fall 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
November 15 |
| 2 |
30 |
September 16 |
| 3 |
30 |
November 11 |
| 92 |
30 |
October 21 |
Deferment Dates for Non-Chapter 33s Without COEs - Spring 2027
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
April 6 |
| 2 |
30 |
February 5 |
| 3 |
30 |
March 31 |
| 92 |
30 |
March 3 |
Chapters 35, 1606 Without COE
Deferment dates for students with Chapter 35 or 1606, without a Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 35 must have 5490 on file and proof of 100% from sponsor; 1606 must have 1990 and NOBE.
Deferment Dates for Chapters 35 or 1606 Without COEs - Summer 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
June 10 |
| 2 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 3 |
30 |
July 22 |
| 4 |
30 |
July 8 |
| 10 |
30 |
June 10 |
| 90 |
30 |
July 15 |
| 96 |
30 |
June 10 |
Deferment Dates for Chapter 35 or 1606 Without COEs - Fall 2026
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
November 15 |
| 2 |
30 |
September 16 |
| 3 |
30 |
November 11 |
| 92 |
30 |
October 21 |
Deferment Dates for Chapter 35 or 1606 Without COEs - Spring 2027
| Part of Term |
Days Deferment |
Deferment Date |
| 1 |
30/90 |
April 6 |
| 2 |
30 |
February 5 |
| 3 |
30 |
March 31 |
| 92 |
30 |
March 3 |
