Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities

Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities

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.