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Veteran's Retraining Assistance Program

The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Only 99,000 veterans will qualify for this program.

VRAP offers training for veterans who meet the following the requirements:

  • Between the ages of 35 and 60
  • Unemployed on the date of application
  • Received a discharge not characterized as dishonorable
  • Are not eligible for any other VA education benefit program
  • Are not receiving compensation from the VA because of unemployability
  • Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program

You must be enrolled in an approved program of study that leads to a certificate or Associate's Degree in a field that may lead to employment in a high demand occupation.

VRAP started paying benefits on July 1, 2012 and will continue to pay out until March 31, 2014. A student that is eligible for VRAP benefits will be entitled to 12 months of education benefits paid at the same rate as Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) recipients. You must be a full-time student. If you drop below full-time status at any point, your payments will stop.

Important Points to Remember:

  • Only electronic applications are being accepted for VRAP. Apply at www.gibill.va.gov.
  • Your payments will cease after 12 months of benefits, or on March 31, 2014, whichever is earlier regardless of whether you have completed your program of study.
  • VRAP does NOT pay your tuition or books for you. You must cover all up-front costs. You are eligible to apply for financial aid.

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