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.

Automobile insurance discounts and dependent medical insurance: 12 units

Financial Aid

• Student Loan Deferments:

  • Half-time required - 6 units or greater

• Financial Aid Enrollment Status Units:

  • Full-time - 12 or more units

  • Three quarter time - 9-11.75 units

  • Half-time - 6-8.75 units

  • Less than half-time - 0.25 to 5.75 units

• EOPS Services

  • 12 units

• Athletic eligibility

  • 12 units

• Student Government:

  • Major office - 6 units

  • Council members - 3 units

• Student employment:

  • 12 units (generally)
  • 6 units or less if eligible for:
    • CalWORKs
    • EAC, or
    • EOPS or
    • Federal Work-study funds.