Training time requirements for VA benefits by term and enrollment.
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Training Time Chart
Part of Term
Full
3/4
Half
Part of Term 1: May 11 - July 31, 2026
9
7
5
Part of Term 2: May 11 - June 19, 2026
4
3
2
Part of Term 3: June 22 - July 31, 2026
4
3
2
Part of Term 4: June 8 - July 31, 2026
6
4
3
Part of Term 10: May 11 - July 3, 2026
6
4
3
Part of Term 90: June 15 - July 31, 2026
5
4
3
Part of Term 96: May 11 - June 26, 2026
5
4
3
Summer 2026 Graduate Training Time Chart
Part of Term
Full
3/4
Half
Part of Term 1: May 11 - July 31, 2026
6
5
3
Part of Term 2: May 11 - June 19, 2026
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 3: June 22 - July 31, 2026
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 4: June 8 - July 31, 2026
4
3
2
Part of Term 10: May 11 - July 3, 2026
4
3
2
Part of Term 90: June 15 - July 31, 2026
4
3
2
Part of 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
Part of Term 1: August 17 - December 12, 2026
12
9
6
Part of Term 2: August 17 - October 10, 2026
6
4
3
Part of Term 3: October 12 - December 12, 2026
6
4
3
Part of Term 91: August 17 - November 7, 2026
8
6
4
Part of Term 92: September 21 - December 12, 2026
8
6
4
Fall 2026 Graduate Training Time Chart
Part of Term
Full
3/4
Half
Part of Term 1: August 17 - December 12, 2026
6
5
3
Part of Term 2: August 17 - October 10, 2026
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 3: October 12 - December 12, 2026
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 91: August 17 - November 7, 2026
6
5
3
Part of 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
Part of Term 1: January 6 - May 1, 2027
12
9
6
Part of Term 2: January 6 - February 27, 2027
5
4
3
Part of Term 3: March 1 - May 1, 2027
6
4
3
Part of Term 91: January 6 - April 10, 2027
9
7
5
Part of Term 92: February 1 - May 1, 2027
9
7
5
Spring 2027 Graduate Training Time Chart
Part of Term
Full
3/4
Half
Part of Term 1: January 6 - May 1, 2027
6
5
3
Part of Term 2: January 6 - February 27, 2027
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 3: March 1 - May 1, 2027
3
N/A
1.5
Part of Term 91: January 6 - April 10, 2027
6
5
3
Part of Term 92: February 1 - May 1, 2027
6
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
91
30
September 17
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
91
30
February 6
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 With 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 With COEs - Fall 2026
Part of Term
Days Deferment
Deferment Date
1
30/90
November 15
2
30
September 16
3
30
November 11
91
30
September 17
92
30
October 21
Deferment Dates for Non-Chapter 33s With COEs - Spring 2027
Part of Term
Days Deferment
Deferment Date
1
30/90
April 6
2
30
February 5
3
30
March 31
91
30
February 6
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
91
30
September 17
92
30
October 21
Deferment Dates for Chapter 35 or 1606 Without COEs - Spring 2027
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