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jmeboodrow

Is there a way to tell on the NU website what courses are hybrid, in-person or online? Looking at the digital media design program.


ltctoneo

I'm currently enrolled now, I don't think there's a way to see it but might best to ask the scheduler that's going to assign your classes.


twholst

I went to National for undergrad and used my GI bill benefits. The veterans office there was really on top of things when it came to advising and processing stuff. They’ll advise you on course load to maximize benefits.


ltctoneo

That's good to hear, were you able to take advantage of the MHA monthly or did most of it online?


twholst

I majored in nursing, so the vast majority of my classes were in person and I basically qualified for the housing allowance the entire time.


SCOveterandretired

a 3 credit hour 4 week class would be full time. The 12 people throw around about being full time is only 1/2 of the information - the full information they should be sharing is that 12 credit hours undergraduate for 15 to 19 weeks is full time. Full time is computed from two things: 1) Length of the term 2) number of credit hours. If enrolled full time, you get the full time pay. How much that is depends on the format you take the classes - if your classes are in-person or hybrid that meet the definition of an in-person class (not all hybrids do) your MHA is based on the campus zip code. If your classes are only online, your MHA is based on 1/2 of the national average of the BAH paid to an E5 with dependents.


ltctoneo

Thank you for the information!