Gibill/Full time school.

Your search for a flexible, full-time program compatible with an on-call railroad job is achievable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, as the VA defines full-time status based on the school’s certified credit hours and term length, not a specific class schedule. Under 38 CFR 21.4270 and VA policy, for non-standard terms like your prior 4-week courses, the VA calculates a "credit-equivalency" using the school’s definition of full-time for that term; a single 3-hour class could qualify as full-time if the school certifies it as such for that compressed period, making programs with condensed formats ideal for your situation. To proceed, first contact the VA Office at your prospective school to confirm how they certify enrollment for VA benefits and explicitly discuss your need for a full-time certification that accommodates your work schedule, referencing your prior experience with University of Phoenix. Simultaneously, use the VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool to verify the school’s approval and benefit rates. Remember, the school’s Veterans Office is key—they formally certify your enrollment to the VA, and their determination of full-time status for your specific program and term is controlling for your Monthly Housing Allowance and benefit usage. **Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA benefits and procedures only and does not constitute legal, financial, or official VA advice.**