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VA Monthly Payment Rates

Monthly Payment Rates

The below information is an estimate and intended to be a general guide; exact payment rates may vary, depending on your eligibility. Please click here to determine your specific rate with the VA. Students will receive an updated Certificate of Eligibility once certified, confirming their exact expected payment rates.

Payments are disbursed on the 1st of the month for the month prior of schooling and are issued to the student directly from the VA. If you need to update your direct deposit information, please contact the VA.

If you have not received payment and believe you should have, please review the information on our FAQ page and reach out to us as needed.

 

EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 1, 2026

Rates update 8/1 each year for CH 33. All other chapter rates update 10/1.

Standard Term (16 week Semester)

 RATE  OF ELIGIBILITY

12+ Units
100%
11 Units
90%
9-10 Units
80%
8 Units
70%
7 Units
60%
100%  $   3,882.00  $  3,493.80  $  3,105.60  $  2,717.40  $  2,329.20
90%  $   3,493.80  $  3,144.42  $  2,795.04  $  2,445.66  $  2,096.28
80%  $   3,105.60  $  2,795.04  $  2,484.48  $  2,173.92  $  1,863.36
70%  $   2,717.40  $  2,445.66  $  2,173.92  $  1,902.18  $  1,630.44
60%  $   2,329.20  $  2,096.28  $  1,863.36  $  1,630.44  $  1,397.52
50%  $   1,941.00  $  1,746.90  $  1,552.80  $  1,358.70  $  1,164.60
40%  $   1,552.80  $  1,397.52  $  1,242.24  $  1,086.96  $     931.68
  • Payment rates are based on student having one in-person course.
  • Students who are enrolled in only online courses will receive a rate calculated at half the national average, which is around $1,100 for full-time.

 

 

 

12+ Units
Full Time
9-11 Units
3/4 Time
6-8 Units
1/2 Time
3.1-5.9 Units
Less than 1/2 Time & More Than 1/4 Time
3 Units or Less
1/4 Time or Less
3+ Years Service  $2,438.00  $1,828.50  $1,219.00 No monthly stipend issued.
Tuition & fees paid for by VA, up to $1,219.00
No monthly stipend issued.
Tuition & fees paid for by VA, up to $609.50
Less than 3 years Service  $1,978.00  $1,483.50  $989.00 No monthly stipend issued.
Tuition & fees paid for by VA, up to $989
No monthly stipend issued.
Tuition & fees paid for by VA, up to $494.50
12+ Units
Full Time
9-11 Units
3/4 Time
6-8 Units
1/2 Time
Less than 6 Units
<1/2 Time
 $493.00  $369.00  $246.00 $123.25
12+ Units
Full Time
9-11 Units
3/4 Time
6-8 Units
1/2 Time
Less than 1/2 Time (6 units) & more than 1/4 Time (3 units) 1/4 Time (3 units) or less
 $ 1,574.00  $    1,244.00  $     912.00 Tuition & fees, up to $912 Tuition & fees, up to $393.50

 

Students Receiving CH 33 Rates

Students who are eligible for CH 33 and meet certain requirements may be entitled to CH 33 BAH rates while using CH 31. Please refer to the payments associated with CH 33 benefits for the below pursuit rates.

12 units - 100%
9-11 units - 75%
6-8 units - 50%

 

 

 

 

 

                                                            

 Students Receiving VRE Subsistence Rates

   No Dependents  1 Dependent  2 Dependents Each Additional Dependent
 12 units Full Time  $812.84 $1,008.24 $1,188.15  $86.58
 9-11 units 3/4 Time  $610.76 $757.28 $888.32 $66.60
 6-8 units 1/2 Time  $408.66 $506.32 $595.16 $44.42
 3-5 units 1/4 Time*  $204.30 $253.20 $297.59 $22.16
  • *The quarter-time rate may be paid only during Extended Evaluation.
  • The maximum monthly rate for Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance is $3,439.23

 

Non-standard terms


Units 4-Week Classes 6-Week Classes 8-Week Classes
1 unit < 1/2 time < 1/2 time < 1/2 time
2 units 3/4 time 1/2 time < 1/2 time
3 units Full Time 3/4 time > 1/2 time
4 units Full Time Full Time 3/4 time
5 units Full Time Full Time 3/4 time
6+ units Full Time Full Time Full Time