Costs Covered by VA education Benefits at Virginia Tech
2025-26
| Benefit | Stipend | Tuition and Fees | Annual Book Stipend | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 33 OR Fry Scholarship | $1,842* (Blacksburg) $2,952 (NCR) $1,119 (100% Online) |
100% | $1,000 (per year) | Post 9/11 GI Bill® |
| Chapter 30 | $2,438** | 0% | N/A | Montgomery GI Bill® |
| Chapter 1606 | $481** | 0% | N/A | Montgomery GI Bill-SR (Reserve) |
| Chapter 31 | $724*** | 100% | $1,100 (per year) | Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) |
| Chapter 35 | $1,536 | 0% | N/A | Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) |
*Monthly stipend amounts depend upon rate of pursuit and benefit type. All stipend information is based on current date and fluctuate by region. The current benefit calculations shown are based on full-time and resident enrollment in Virginia undergraduate and graduate degree programs approved by VA. The estimates are based on 100 percent eligibility.
Benefit stipends are paid during months of enrollment with prorated payments for partial months, typically the first and last month of each term.
A beneficiary attending Virginia Tech for the fall and spring semester are enrolled for approximately 8 months and should expect to receive a stipend for the estimated 8-month timeframe.
**Amount may vary with kicker
***Rate change with CH 33 eligibility and dependents