Veterans FAQs

The following questions are frequently asked by our active military and veterans students. Please contact us with your questions if your question is not listed here.

Question: How many credits do you need to attend HACC full time in the summer?
Answer: Please see the training time equivalency table to determine your summer schedule. If you have any questions, please contact us at 717-780-2331 or at vaoffice@hacc.edu.

Question: What is the current housing allowance?
Answer: HACC does not offer housing. However, if you are a MVA student receiving Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 benefits, you may receive a monthly housing allowance. To acquire the most current information regarding the current BAH rates please go to the Defense Travel site and use the following information: Enter "17110" in the Zip Code box, select the current calendar year, and select "E-5" as the pay grade. You will want to use the "E-5 with DEPENDENTS" rate. Additional infomation regarding Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 benefits can be found on the VA website.

Question: Can you use the state Education Assistance Program (EAP) with the GI Bill®?
Answer: Yes. You can use EAP with any of the GI Bill® chapters.

Question: Is HACC approved to offer VA GI Bill® Advanced Pay?

Answer: Yes, HACC is approved to office VA GI Bill® Advanced Pay for the following GI Bill® chapters: Chapter 30, Chapter 35, and Chapter 1606. Before you apply, have you considered the following: Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) (Review HACC's Financial Aid page), and HACC Scholarships .

You can request VA Advanced Pay using HACC's MVA Advance Pay Request online form.