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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. The charts shown below reflect the rates as of October 1, 2003.  B ased Upon 2.2% Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase. 

Chapter 31 Subsistence Allowance RatesAs of October 1, 2003

The following Subsistence Allowance rates are paid for training in an Institution of Higher Learning

Number of Dependents Full Time Three Quarter Time One Half Time
No Dependents
$464.97
$349.37
$233.77
One Dependent
$576.76
$433.20
$289.65
Two Dependents
$679.66
$508.15
$340.46
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$38.10
$25.42

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Subsistence Allowance is paid for full time training only, in the following training programs:

Nonpay or nominal pay on-job training in a federal, state, local, or federally recognized Indian tribe agency; training in the home; vocational course in a rehabilitation facility or sheltered workshop; institutional non-farm cooperative.

Number of Dependents Full Time
No Dependents
$464.97
One Dependent
$576.76
Two Dependents
$679.66
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55

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The following rates are paid for Work Experience programs:

Nonpay or nominal pay work experience in a federal, state, local or federally recognized Indian tribe agency.

Number of Dependents Full Time Three Quarter Time One Half Time
No Dependents
$464.97
$349.37
$233.77
One Dependent
$576.76
$433.20
$289.65
Two Dependents
$679.66
$508.15
$340.46
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$38.10
$25.42

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Subsistence Allowance is paid for full time training only in the following training programs:


Farm cooperative, apprenticeship, or other on-job training:

Number of Dependents Full Time
No Dependents
$406.54
One Dependent
$491.63
Two Dependents
$566.59
Each Additional Dependent
$36.85

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Subsistence Allowance is paid at the following rates for combined training programs:


Combination of Institutional and On-Job Training (Full Time Rate Only):

Number of Dependents Institutional Greater than one half On-Job Greater than one half
No Dependents
$464.97
$406.54
One Dependent
$576.76
$491.63
Two Dependents
$679.66
$566.59
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$36.85

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Subsistence Allowance is paid at the following rates for Non-farm Cooperative Training:


Non-farm Cooperative Institutional Training and Non-farm Cooperative On-Job Training - Full Time Rate Only:

Number of Dependents FT Non-farm Coop/Institutional FT Non-farm Coop/On-Job
No Dependents
$464.97
$406.54
One Dependent
$576.76
$491.63
Two Dependents
$679.66
$566.59
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$36.85


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Subsistence Allowance is paid at the following rates for Independent Living programs:

A subsistence allowance is paid each month during the period of enrollment in a rehabilitation facility when a veteran is pursuing an approved Independent Living Program plan. Subsistence allowance paid during a period o Independent Living Services is based on rate of pursuit and number of dependents.

Independent Living subsistence allowance rates:

Number of Dependents Full Time Three Quarter Time One Half Time
No Dependents
$464.97
$349.37
$233.77
One Dependent
$576.76
$433.20
$289.65
Two Dependents
$679.66
$508.15
$340.46
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$38.10
$25.42


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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:

Number of Dependents Full Time Three Quarter Time One Half Time One Quarter Time
No Dependents
$464.97
$349.37
$233.77
$116.87
One Dependent
$576.76
$433.20
$289.65
$144.82
Two Dependents
$679.66
$508.15
$340.46
$170.23
Each Additional Dependent
$49.55
$38.10
$25.42
$12.68

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Reviewed/Updated: April 2004