Does VA ever NOT pay break pay?

VA doesn’t pay over the break in the following situations:

• The break is MORE than 56 days
• The terms either BEFORE or AFTER are shorter than the break
• The student changes schools and the break is MORE than 30 days
• The student changes schools and programs
• Training time before the break is less than 1/2 time (rate of pursuit is less than 50%)
• The student is on active duty
• The school does not operate on a term, quarter, or semester basis
• Enrollment in non-standard terms is not consecutive.

VA also doesn’t pay break pay if:

• You withdraw from all courses or discontinue training during the term preceding the break.
• You specifically state that you don’t want payment for the break. You must request BEFORE VA authorizes payment for the break.
• Your entitlement will run out during the break.