Subsistence, or Training Allowance, for a Vocational Rehabilitation Training Program.
In some cases, a veteran requires additional education or training to become employable. A subsistence allowance is paid each month during training and is based on the rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), the number of dependents, and the type of training.
Based Upon Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase. Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance Rates As of October 1, 2004.
The following Subsistence Allowance rates are paid for training in an Institution of Higher Learning
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Number of Dependents
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Full Time
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Three Quarter Time
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One Half Time
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No Dependents
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$474.27
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$356.36
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$238.45
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One Dependent
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$588.30
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$441.86
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$295.44
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Two Dependents
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$693.25
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$518.31
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$347.27
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Each Additional Dependent
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$50.54
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$38.86
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$25.93
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Subsistence Allowance is paid at the following rates for Extended Evaluation Programs:
A subsistence allowance is paid each month during the period of enrollment in a rehabilitation facility when a veteran requires this service for the purpose of extended evaluation. Subsistence allowance during a period of extended evaluation is paid based on the rate of attendance and the number of dependents.
Extended Evaluation Program Subsistence Allowance Rates:
Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance Rates As of October 1, 2005
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Number of Dependents
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Full Time
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Three Quarter Time
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One Half Time
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No Dependents
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$488.50
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$367.05
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$245.60
|
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One Dependent
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$605.95
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$455.12
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$304.30
|
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Two Dependents
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$714.05
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$533.86
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$357.69
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Each Additional Dependent
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$52.06
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$40.03
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$26.71
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