Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities

Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities

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To qualify for certain benefits and activities, minimum unit requirements must be maintained, as follows: 

Veteran and war orphan benefits under GI Bill®

Subsistence payments vary depending on the Chapter of benefits and the amount of units enrolled. Generally payments are prorated for a non-full time student. Summer enrollment status is calculated differently and the payment amounts can be confirmed with VA by calling 1-888-442-4551.

Requirement Unit
Automobile insurance discounts and dependent medical insurance 12 units
Student Loan deferments (Half-time required) 6 units or greater
Financial Aid Enrollment Status 12 units or greater for full-time
9 to 11.5 units for three quarter time
6 to 8.5 units for half-time
0.5 to 5.5 units for less than half-time
EOPS Services 12 units
Athletic Eligibility 12 units
Student Government 6 units for major offices
3 units for council members
Student Employment 12 units (generally)
6 units or less if eligible for CalWORKs, ACCESS, EOPS, or Federal Work-study funds