Benefit Overview
A veteran may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) benefits if he or she:
- Received a discharge other than dishonorable conditions;
- Received a rating for a service-connected disability which entitles him or her to VA disability compensation and needs vocational rehabilitation because his or her disability creates an employment handicap.
Benefit Coverage:
- This benefit typically covers all expenses that are required by the university for all students and approved by the VR&E counselor. This includes: tuition, student services fee, program fees, basic dining plans, books, and other fees allowed by the counselor
- The stipend is paid each month based on the rate of attendance in a training program (full-time, three-quarter time, or half-time), the number of dependents, and the type of training. If a Veteran qualifies for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, they may be eligible to receive the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for subsistence.
For more information about this benefit, please visit the VA website: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/