U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) Election of chapter 30 educational assistance rate. (1) Eligibility. A veteran who applies for, and is found entitled to training or education under Chapter 31, may elect to receive payment at the educational allowance rate and other assistance furnished under Chapter 30, for similar training in lieu of a subsistence allowance, provided the following criteria are met:
(i) The veteran has remaining eligibility for, and entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 30;
(ii) The veteran enrolls in a program of education or training approved for benefits under Chapter 30;
(iii) The program of education is part of an IWRP (Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan) approved by VA.
(i) Chapter 30 eligibility or entitlement ends earlier;
(ii) Failure to approve immediate reelection would prevent the veteran from continuing in the rehabilitation program.
(i) Subsistence allowances;
(ii) Loans from the revolving fund loan;
(iii) Payment of costs for:
(A) Vocational and other training services;
(B) Supplies; or
(C) Individualized tutorial assistance.
(b) Election of payment of Post-9/11 subsistence allowance—(1) Eligibility. Effective August 1, 2011, a veteran who applies and is eligible for training or education under chapter 31 may elect to receive payment of the Post-9/11 subsistence allowance under § 21.260(c) in lieu of a subsistence allowance under § 21.260(b), provided the veteran has remaining eligibility for, and entitlement to, educational assistance under chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill.
(2) Reelection of subsistence allowance under § 21.260(b). Reelection of payment of benefits at the chapter 31 subsistence allowance rate under § 21.260(b) may be made only after completion of a term, quarter, semester, or other period of instruction unless:
(i) Chapter 33 eligibility or entitlement ends earlier; or
(ii) Failure to approve immediate reelection would prevent the veteran from continuing in the rehabilitation program.
(3) Services under chapter 31. A veteran who elects payment of the Post-9/11 subsistence allowance remains entitled to all other services and assistance under chapter 31.
