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VR&E (Chapter 31) pays a monthly subsistence allowance while you train. Pick your training type, attendance, and dependents to see your FY2026 monthly amount.
Spouse, children, and dependent parents all count.
Traditional Chapter 31 subsistence allowance
The default VR&E rate, set by training type, attendance, and dependents. Rates effective October 1, 2025.
Compare: the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing rate election
If you have remaining Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) entitlement, you can elect a subsistence allowance equal to the Post-9/11 housing rate instead. It uses the E-5-with-dependentsBAH for your school's ZIP (a flat figure, not adjusted for your actual dependents). Enter your school below to compare.
Enter your school ZIP above to compare the two rates.
Estimate only. The VA and your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) make the official election and final determination.
The Post-9/11 amount is a flat E-5-with-dependents figure; it does not change with your dependent count. BAH updates Jan 1; the traditional Chapter 31 table updates Oct 1.
If you first used Chapter 31 on or before Dec 31, 2017, a grandfathered add-on (PL 115-48) may raise your amount above the figures here.
New to VR&E? Start with the VR&E (Chapter 31) guide, eligibility, the five VR&E tracks, and how it compares to the GI Bill.