Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program, provides services to eligible service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independence in daily living.

Eligibility for Veterans

  • A Veteran must have a VA service-connected disability rating of at least 20 percent with an employment handicap, or rated 10 percent with a serious employment handicap, and be discharged or released from military service under other than dishonorable conditions. VR&E counselors will assist you in determining your eligibility.

Required documents:

To start your VR&E benefits, bring the following documents to the Veterans Services Office in Evans Hall, Room 110:

  • Official Degree Plan from your Academic Advisor/department
  • Student Detail Schedule showing current registration (Panther Tracks)
  • Enrollment Data Form Typed out and signed by student (Enrollment Data Form)
  • Notice of Understanding signed by student (Notice Of Understanding Form)

Chapter 31 students’ tuition, books, and parking are covered by the program. Subsistence and/or housing allowances will be determined by your individual counselor.

Be Advised:
Students will only be certified for courses that fit the requirements of the PVAMU degree plan for their major or minor field of study. Students must obtain a copy of this degree plan from their college/department and refer to it prior to each registration. VA will not pay for any courses and/or labs that are not required for your approved degree program. Additionally, the VA requires you must report any changes in your schedule to the Certifying Official as soon as the changes occur to prevent over payment. Failure to report schedule reductions and/or withdrawals could result in the loss of benefits dating back to the first day of the semester and subsequent liability for any resulting over payment in tuition, housing allowance, and book stipend. You must report any changes in your enrollment and approved degree/program as they occur. You must report all changes to your major and/or your minor field of study.