Your situation
Pick training type, training time, and dependents. Rates are Official for this fiscal year.
OJT and combo OJT-heavy tracks pay full-time only on the Official table.
¾ / ½ / ¼ available for institutional and school-heavy combo. ¼-time only during Extended Evaluation.
0–30. Base rate uses 0 / 1 / 2 dependents; each additional after 2 adds the Official add-on.
Planning notes (do not change the rate math)
- ¼-time rates apply only during Extended Evaluation.
- OJT: training wage + subsistence cannot exceed the journeyman wage.
- This is not eligibility or award advice — confirm with your VR&E counselor.
- Some veterans may elect a Post-9/11–style housing allowance instead.
- Apply / status via VA Form 28-1900 (VR&E).
- Related: Chapter 35 DEA rates for survivors & dependents.
Estimated monthly subsistence allowance
Official · FY Oct 2026–Sep 2027$837.23 /month
Institutional · Full-time · 0 dependents
Based on VA FY27 subsistence table. Confirm your award with VR&E.
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Short answer: Official Chapter 31 (VR&E) subsistence for Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027: institutional full-time with no dependents $837.23/mo (1 dep $1,038.49, 2 dep $1,223.79, +$89.18 each additional). OJT/apprenticeship full-time starts at $731.99. Monthly cap $3,542.47. See also Chapter 35 DEA.
Official Chapter 31 subsistence rates (FY Oct 2026–Sep 2027)
Amounts below match VA’s published VR&E subsistence allowance table for institutional training, non-pay work experience, rehabilitation potential evaluation, and combination institutional > ½ — plus the separate farm cooperative / apprenticeship / OJT / combo OJT > ½ full-time table. Effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
| Institutional / school / combo school-heavy | 0 dep | 1 dep | 2 dep | Each add’l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $837.23 | $1,038.49 | $1,223.79 | $89.18 |
| ¾ time | $629.08 | $780.00 | $914.97 | $68.60 |
| ½ time | $420.92 | $521.51 | $613.01 | $45.75 |
| ¼ time* | $210.43 | $260.80 | $306.52 | $22.82 |
*¼-time may be paid only during Extended Evaluation.
| Farm coop / apprenticeship / OJT / combo OJT-heavy (FT only) | 0 dep | 1 dep | 2 dep | Each add’l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $731.99 | $885.21 | $1,020.18 | $66.34 |
Maximum monthly Chapter 31 subsistence: $3,542.47.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chapter 31 full-time rate with no dependents?
Official $837.23 per month for institutional training (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027). OJT / apprenticeship full-time with no dependents is $731.99.
How is this different from Chapter 35 DEA?
Chapter 31 is Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment for eligible veterans. Chapter 35 DEA is Dependents’ Educational Assistance for survivors and dependents. See our Chapter 35 rates page.
Can I get Post-9/11 BAH instead of this table?
Some Chapter 31 participants may elect a Post-9/11 GI Bill–style housing allowance. This calculator only shows the Chapter 31 subsistence table — confirm with your VR&E counselor.
Is this an official VA tool?
No. Planning aid only. Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Not legal advice.
How do I apply for Chapter 31 VR&E?
Apply with VA Form 28-1900 (Application for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) via VA’s careers & employment / vocational rehabilitation channels.
Sources
- VA, Chapter 31 subsistence allowance rates — FY 2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026).
- VA Form 28-1900 — Application for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.