Residency classification for tuition purposes is a fairly complex issue. We suggest you review the In-State/Out-of-State Tuition Policy, and then if you have questions please contact OU Veteran Student Services at (405) 325-4308, veterans@ou.edu.
Federal Tuition Assistance is processed by OU Bursar Services but qualifications are determined by your military unit.
National Guard Eduational Assistance Program is processed by OU Financial Aid but qualifications are determined by your Oklahoma National Guard military unit.
You need to update your address with OU, Veteran Student Services, and the VA.
Log in to one.ou.edu using your OUNet ID and password, and update your student address information with the University online through the Personal Information channel on the Home tab.
When you are also an OU employee, you need to update your address information with the Office of Human Resources online through the PeopleSoft Self-Service Web page.
Contact OU Veteran Student Services either by email veterans@ou.edu or phone (405) 325-4308.
The University of Oklahoma Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) campus that includes the OU Outreach College of Continuing Education and College of Liberal Studies has the most available online with courses and degrees through:
OU Professional and Continuing Studies
Main Campus Online Program Options:
College of Engineering
College of Law
You must apply for your educational benefits through the VA in Muskogee, OK online at gibill.va.gov. Please call the VA education hotline for assistance 1-888-442-4551. See Step by Step guide using VA benefits on main Norman campus for more information.
See U.S. Veteran Affairs Direct Deposit for information.
Veteran Student Services certifies students’ enrollment to the VA in the order Course Confirmation forms are received every term. After your sheet is date stamped in our office, it takes approximately 30 – 45 days for us to certify it to the VA. After we certify your enrollment to the VA, it takes the VA another 30 – 45 days to award your GI Bill® money.
VA’s definition of full-time differs significantly from the University’s. To receive full VA payments, you must be certified as attending courses at a full-time rate every day of the semester. Full-time; ¾ time; ½ time certifications to VA depend on the following:
Graduate or Undergraduate Status
Duration of each course (4 weeks; 8 weeks; Full Semester Length)
Credit hours earned for each course
See the following charts to determine Full-Time hour requirement based on various course lengths:
Undergraduate Students
| Course Duration (Weeks) | Hours Requried for Full-Time Status |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 8 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15-19 | 12 |
Graduate Students
Spring/Fall
OU Full-Time Modifier
9 Credit Hours
| Course Duration (Weeks) | Hours Requried for Full-Time Status |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15-19 | 9 |
Graduate Students
Summer
OU Full-Time Modifier
6 Credit Hours
| Course Duration (Weeks) | Hours Requried for Full-Time Status |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15-19 | 6 |
Students using these benefits must present their VA Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Veteran Student Services, complete the request to be certified using the electronic Veteran Course Confirmation Form, and provide any additional information needed for the School Certifying Official to properly certify. Students that have completed these steps will not have service charges or registration holds placed on their accounts due to unpaid charges that are awaiting payment from the VA.
Yes. It is suggested that students apply for financial aid through fafsa.gov. This will give you a cushion in the event your GI Bill® benefits are delayed as well as give you the opportunity to apply for scholarships that may be offered to veterans. If you only qualify for loans, you have the option to decline them. Financial Aid Services may require documentation stating the amount of VA benefits that you will receive each semester. You may request that proof from Veteran Student Services via email or stop by and we will be happy to assist you. Chapter 31-VA Vocational Rehabilitation Students please contact your case manager for a letter. See the OU Financial Aid Services website for more information.
If you make a grade of "I" in a class, you will have up to one year to complete the course and then the grade you earned will be automatically recorded to your transcript by OU. Here is the link to find OU’s Incomplete Grade Policy.
Students receiving a grade of "AW", “NP”, or "U" will be charged with an overpayment when the student received that grade as a result of non-attendance. OU Veteran Student Services office is required to report non-attendance.
You may appeal to the VA Regional office when you had mitigating circumstances which prevented you from attending. You may send a letter explaining your mitigating circumstances directly to the VA. When you use personal correspondence be sure to include your full name (printed), Social Security Number, VA File Number, the Date, a Daytime telephone Number with the area code, and your signature. Should you have any supporting evidence please include a copy with your letter. (ALWAYS KEEP A COPY OF WHAT YOU SUBMIT!)
To obtain VA Form 21-4138 go to va.gov/vaforms.
Mail the appeal letter to:
VA USDVA at U.S Department of Veteran Affairs
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
See U.S. Veteran Affairs Licensing and Certification Tests and National Testing Programs information.
The University of Oklahoma is a federally approved institution for students to use VA education benefits. To check which OU programs are approved by the VA, visit the VA WEAMS website. Please note that each OU campus has separate VA program approvals and dedicated veteran services staff to assist you with using your benefits.
Currently, the OU School of Aviation’s Professional Pilot–Helicopter program is not approved for VA educational benefits. Before approval can be granted, the Oklahoma State Approving Agency must first review and approve Semper Fly Helicopter as an instructional provider. Afterward, the Department of Veterans Affairs must approve OU for VA educational benefits for this program. This approval process may not be completed until Fall 2026 or later.
VA will pay for remedial courses provided the course has not previously been successfully completed, and the student’s placement test results show the course is needed. VA will not pay for a remedial course in which the placement score indicates the student tested into a higher level course.
Remember, a change in your class schedule may affect your VA benefits. Frequent changes of schedule often can cause a student to have an overpayment of benefits the VA will require to pay back. Notify Veteran Student Services office at OU of all changes, except section changes. When you are adding a new course, a new Course Confirmation form approved by your college on campus is required before the adjustment can be reported to the VA.
The VA will not pay to repeat any courses that are completed successfully. Letter grades of A, B, C, D are passing. Exceptions: Some courses require a specific minimum grade. Check the University Catalog course descriptions for details.
The University awards credit for educational experiences during military service according to the recommendations of the American Council on Education as published in the “The Guide to the Evaluation of Military Experiences in the Armed Services.” Students who wish to establish credit for educational experiences in the military should contact:
Transcript Evaluation Office
Buchanan Hall
1000 Asp Ave., Room 330
Norman OK 73019-4076
ph: (405) 325-0514
See Credit for Military Personnel and Veterans for more information.
Yes, if the course you are taking abroad is required for your degree and the Study Abroad Host School and OU Education Abroad Program is approved for VA Benefit Certification. Talk with the Education Abroad Office, your College Advisor, and the Veteran Student Services Office as you research potential Study Abroad options for you.
See U.S. Veteran Affairs Tutorial Assistance Program for information.
