A subsistence allowance is paid to veterans each month while enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VR&E program.
A subsistence allowance is paid each month while enrolled in the Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E). The allowance is based on type of training, rate of attendance (full or part time) and number of dependents. The chart below reflects the rates as of Oct. 1, 2026.
|
Training Time |
No Dependents |
One Dep. |
Two Deps. |
Each Addl. Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Time |
$837.23 |
$1,038.49 |
$1,223.79 |
$89.18 |
|
3/4 Time |
$629.08 |
$780.00 |
$914.97 |
$68.60 |
|
1/2 Time |
$420.92 |
$521.51 |
$613.01 |
$45.75 |
Institutional training under VR&E also includes unpaid or nominally paid on-the-job training or work experience in a federal, state, local or tribal government agency.
Housing Allowance for Post-9/11 GI Bill-Eligible Trainees
If you are enrolled in the VR&E training program and eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you may be eligible to receive a housing allowance based on the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents. This is based on the ZIP code of the location where the training occurs.
If you are a full-time trainee, you will receive the full BAH; a half-time trainee receives half the BAH, etc.
These amounts change Aug. 1 of every year, for GI Bill purposes, instead of Oct. 1.
Check out the BAH rates for your area.
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