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VR&E Subsistence Allowance Rate Estimator
Estimate your monthly Chapter 31 subsistence allowance based on training type, program, and dependents. GI Bill® rate election options included.
Training Type
Program Type
Number of Dependents
Post-9/11 GI Bill® Rate Election?
No
Your Estimated Subsistence Allowance
Monthly Estimate$742
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Annual Estimate (12 months)$8,904
Academic Year (9 months)$6,678
38 U.S.C. § 3108(b)(4): Veterans in Chapter 31 may elect the Post-9/11 subsistence rate if eligible. The rate paid is based on training time and rate of pursuit. Subsistence allowance is intended to supplement — not replace — income during rehabilitation.
Post-9/11 Rate Election: Post-9/11 rates vary by location based on BAH. These are standard Chapter 31 rates. If you elect the Post-9/11 rate (available to Post-9/11 veterans), your rate may be higher based on your school's location. Check va.gov for Post-9/11 BAH rates.
This tool provides estimates only and does not constitute financial advice or a guarantee of benefits.
All rates shown are approximate and should be verified with the VA.
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