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)
- Post 9/11 - CH 33 & FRY SCHOLARSHIP
- Montgomery - CH 30
- Selective Reserve & Guard - CH 1606
- Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) - CH 35
- Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) - CH 31
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 12+ Units Full Time |
9-11 Units 3/4 Time |
6-8 Units 1/2 Time |
Less than 6 Units <1/2 Time |
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| $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 RatesStudents 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.
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Students Receiving VRE Subsistence Rates
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Non-standard terms
| Units | 4-Week Classes | 6-Week Classes | 8-Week Classes |
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| 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 |