These are the 207-2018 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment subsistence rates. Veterans participating in the VR&E program may receive a monthly subsistence allowance while pursuing an educational or training program in preparation for 
a future career. The VR&E subsistence allowance rate is base on the the rate of attendance (full time, 3/4 time, or 1/2 time), number of dependent and the type of training.
Servicemembers and Veterans with service-connected disabilities may be eligible for the VR & E program.
| Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance Rates – Effective October 1, 2017 |
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| Type Training | Training Time | No Dependents | One Dep. | Two Dep. | Each Additional Dependent |
| Institutional | Full-time | $617.40 | $765.83 | $902.48 | $65.77 |
| 3/4 time | $463.90 | $575.21 | $674.73 | $50.59 | |
| 1/2 time | $310.40 | $384.59 | $452.06 | $33.75 | |
| Farm Cooperative, OJT *, or Apprenticeship | Full-time | $539.81 | $652.79 | $752.34 | $48.93 |
| Extended Evaluation | Full-time | $617.40 | $765.83 | $902.48 | $65.77 |
| 3/4 time | $463.90 | $575.21 | $674.73 | $50.59 | |
| 1/2 time | $310.40 | $384.59 | $452.06 | $33.75 | |
| 1/4 time | $155.18 | $192.32 | $226.03 | $16.84 | |
| Independent Living | Full-time | $617.40 | $765.83 | $902.48 | $65.77 |
| 3/4 time | $463.90 | $575.21 | $674.73 | $50.59 | |
| 1/2 time | $310.40 | $384.59 | $452.06 | $33.75 | |
* OJT – On-Job Training
The maximum monthly rate for Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance is $2,613.
Veterans qualify for the Post-9/11 or Forever GI Bill may be eligible to receive the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for subsistence.
Annual increases are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).