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The complete 2026 VR&E (Chapter 31) subsistence allowance pay chart, by rate of attendance and number of dependents. These traditional Chapter 31 rates took effect October 1, 2026 (a 3% cost-of-living increase).
Monthly rate by attendance and dependents.
| Attendance | 0 deps | 1 dep | 2 deps | 3 deps | + each addl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $837.23 | $1,038.49 | $1,223.79 | $1,312.97 | +$89.18 |
| ¾-time | $629.08 | $780.00 | $914.97 | $983.57 | +$68.60 |
| ½-time | $420.92 | $521.51 | $613.01 | $658.76 | +$45.75 |
| ¼-time | $210.43 | $260.80 | $306.52 | $329.34 | +$22.82 |
Paid at the full-time rate only (farm co-op, apprenticeship, OJT).
| Type | 0 deps | 1 dep | 2 deps | 3 deps | + each addl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OJT / apprenticeship | $731.99 | $885.21 | $1,020.18 | $1,086.52 | +$66.34 |
Reading the chart:the “+ each addl” column is what to add for every dependent beyond two. Example: full-time institutional with 4 dependents is $1,223.79 + 2 × $89.18 = $1,402.15/month.
Below half-time attendance is not payable for institutional training beyond tuition and fees. If you are also Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible, you may be able to elect a higher housing-based rate.
Want your exact amount, or to compare the traditional rate against the Post-9/11 housing election? Use the VR&E Subsistence Calculator. Also see VR&E eligibility and VR&E vs. the GI Bill.