VA's Voc Rehab pays for ALL of your Tuition and pays YOU a Stipend, too. As far as I know..you should be able to KEEP your Grants...and spend them on Living Expenses. But, you are asking the WRONG People...those questions need to be asked to your VA Voc Rehab Manager and/or the School's Financial Aid Department.
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What is voc rehab subsistence allowance?
Oct 01, 2020 · The subsistence allowance is paid each month, and is 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 he/she may be eligible to receive the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for subsistence.
How do I get help with VA voc rehab?
Jul 31, 2010 · Two Dependents. $800.36. $667.21. Each Additional Dependent. $58.34. $43.40. Subsistence Allowance is paid at the following rates for …
Is VA voc rehab better than the GI Bill?
The Veterans Readiness (Vocational Rehabilitation) Program Subsistence Allowance is a monthly allowance for living expenses. Training Time No Deps Two Deps Full-time $670.77 $980.49 3/4 time $504.01 $733.06 1/2 time $337.23 $491.14 How much does voc rehab pay for Bah? Veterans who do not have dependents may be eligible for $762 each month. Veterans with […]
Can I get Pell Grants while in voc rehab?
Mar 21, 2013 · Nov 12, 2013 #8. 2013-11-12T22:23. Try to take someone with you at your meetings, and try to correspond by email and fax, so all of the remarks are in writing. Even if you leave phone messages, also email her at the same time, asking the same questions, as you are usually more likely to get an emailed response.
Do I owe the VA money?
If you have questions about why you owe us money, call the related VA benefit or health care office. If you're a Veteran or service member, you can check your VA debt balance online for these benefits: VA disability compensation. VA non-service-connected pension.Nov 16, 2021
How does the VA collect overpayment?
If you were overpaid or thought to have been overpaid by the VA, you have sixty days to respond to the Debt Management Letter. After 60 days, the debt is sent to the VA Debt Management Center and the veteran is notified of how the VA intends to collect the debt.
Why is my VA disability check less?
Generally, the VA can reduce your monthly disability benefit if you have what is called an "unprotected rate," and if your medical condition has improved.
How do I check my VA education payments?
Call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
How do I dispute a VA overpayment?
You have the right to request a hearing and should file it in writing within 30 days of the letter advising you of the overpayment to avoid the VA from deducting the overpayment from your benefits. You should submit your request in writing on the Statement in Support of Claim form.
Does VA forgive debt?
How does a waiver work? A waiver means that we agree to forgive (or “waive”) a VA debt. You can request a waiver if you can't afford to repay your full debt balance—even with smaller monthly payments over time.Nov 16, 2021
How often does the VA reevaluate disability ratings?
Between two and five yearsVA usually reevaluates veterans' service-connected disabilities on two occasions: Six months after leaving military service; and. Between two and five years from the date of the decision to grant VA disability benefits.Sep 30, 2019
What is the VA 5 year rule?
The five-year rule states that the VA can't reduce a veteran's disability that's been in place for five years, unless the condition improved overtime on a sustained basis. The veteran will likely need to present medical evidence to prove the material improvement of their condition.Apr 7, 2022
At what age does VA disability stop?
Veterans who are already collecting disability compensation as of January 2020 would see no reduction in their VA disability benefits when they reach age 67.Dec 13, 2018
How long does it take to get VA compensation back pay?
within 15 daysVA maintains that veterans should receive VA back pay within 15 days of the decision granting the retroactive benefits either through direct deposit or a check. However, it is not uncommon for VA to take several months to issue back pay and retroactive benefits.Oct 9, 2019
What is a Chapter 33 veteran?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you've served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.4 days ago
How long does it take the VA to reissue a check?
In order for VA to reissue a check, at least three weeks must have passed since the original check issue date. Once the three week period has passed, please call an Education Case Manager at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888- 442-4551) to assist you in getting another check. This process could take up to 6 weeks.
How often is a veteran's subsistence allowance paid?
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.
Is subsistence allowance paid for full time training?
Subsistence Allowance is paid for full time training only, in the following training programs: Non-pay 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.
Voc Rehab
I'm going through a similar situation and it seems my vocational rehab counselor feels he has too many clients. I was told about his client list being so demanding and I haven't received my book reimbursement since I paid my money back in Sept. I have been getting my payments late, this month it was eleven days late.
Tracking correspondence
Try to take someone with you at your meetings, and try to correspond by email and fax, so all of the remarks are in writing. Even if you leave phone messages, also email her at the same time, asking the same questions, as you are usually more likely to get an emailed response. They seem to avoid phone calls in my experience.
Idiots abound
Yep Futurevrc, I am battling this one! She's been doing this job for 5 years, and she's yanking my chain! I thin she is trying to get me to give up and go away! I've been patient enough, and will be forwarding her emails to her boss.
Too funny!
No, Nancy Pel**i isn't my VRC, but thanks for the warning! Mine is named Kadine, but I'll leave out the last name for Freedom of Information Act purposes (since she constantly throws FOIA in my face when requesting records)! With that name, its pretty easy to identify her! Thanks!
Form 21-4138
Form 21-4138 should be requested and filed by the Veteran in order to have your case reviewed. VRC's especially the bullying types need to be reigned in. I have had 3 VRC's in the 3 years in the program. The 2nd one i was assigned to won the state award for best VRC.
The good the bad and the ugly . .
It really shouldn't matter who your VRC is and the benefits you get. I have a 4.0, and my counselor blocks me every chance she gets.
Pell Grant
Let me explain what I have been doing the last 3 years.#N#1. Apply for financial aid through FASFA#N#2. School will process your information and determine your EFC and offer you AWARDS (Grants & Student loans).#N#3.
Pell Grant 2015
I start class Jan 19th I am in voc rehab when should I apply for the pell grant and does it matter which chapter I am using Iam currrently under chapter 31
pell grant
I have a fasfa on file on my desk top when I go to it and try to make a new it will take me to the one I have and when I try to correct errors it will not let me ,apprently I never submitted the one I have and now I want to correct since I am in voc rehab any suggestions ,this site is so helpful I want to thank all that participate
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Long of the short: No! Voc. Rehab is not income. Try to go buy a house on that money....The tuition money is not classified as an EFC, either. Put what you make from working or put you make $0 if unemployed. (Same goes for Ch. 33).
great info
so glad i found this site. i am going to finalize my voc rehab plan this coming thursday. do you have to ask for the pell grants or is it common practice?
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What causes debt with VA Education Programs?
If you decrease your training time (i.e. drop classes, leave school, etc.) and we have already processed a payment for tuition and fees, an overpayment will occur. When the School Certifying Official (SCO) notifies us of a change, a debt is created against your account.
Why do I have a debt with the VA over tuition & fees paid to my school?
When you enroll in school and take classes, you enter into an agreement with the school to pay for your classes and the associated fees. VA pays the tuition and fees to the school on your behalf when the School Certifying Official (SCO) certifies that you are enrolled in classes.
What steps does the VA take to collect a debt under any GI Bill education program?
When an account has an overpayment or debt you can expect us to take the following steps to collect the debt:
How can I transfer debts between programs?
You can elect to use benefits under another benefit program for which you are eligible even if you have a debt under your current benefit program.
What are mitigating circumstances?
If a student drops a course or withdraws from school after the drop period and receives a non punitive grade, VA will reduce benefits effective the first day of the term unless mitigating circumstances are found.