Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program

 

The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was enacted on March 11, 2021, and reached its statutory end date for enrolling new students on December 10, 2022. VRRAP provides an eligible Veteran with up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates, to be used towards training in a covered program of education (high demand occupation, as determined by the Commission of Labor Statistics). VRRAP ends 21 months after the date of enactment and is limited to a maximum of 17,250 participants and up to $386 million. In order to be eligible for VRRAP, a Veteran must meet the following criteria: At least 22 years of age and less than 67 years of age Unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic Not eligible for GI Bill or Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits Not enrolled in a Federal or State jobs program Not rated as totally disabled because you cannot work Not receiving unemployment compensation including enhanced benefits under the CARES Act, P.L. 116-136 Under VRRAP, schools are paid as follows: 50-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran begins the program of education 25-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran completes the program of education 25-percent of the total amount payable is paid to the school when the eligible Veteran finds employment to a field related to the program of education within 180 days after program completion / withdrawal Education Service and the Office of Information Technology have developed two webpages with VRRAP information and resources: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/vrrap.asp for interested Veterans https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/vrrap_educational_institutions.asp for educational institutions that are interested in participating in VRRAP EDU has requested a new Assistance Listing number, to be published on SAM.gov (requested on March 29, 2021). Single Audit Requirements: No, the Single Audit Requirements do not apply to VRRAP.

Active 64.130 Department of Veterans Affairs C - Direct Payments For Specified Use Fiscal Year 2023 The VRRAP program has enrolled 13,648 students in a program of education as of the conclusion of FY 2023. 1760 veterans have reported obtaining employment with an average salary of $52,650. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall provide up to 12 months of retraining assistance to an eligible veteran for the pursuit of a covered program of education. Such retraining assistance shall be in addition to any other entitlement to educational assistance or benefits for which a veteran is, or has been, eligible., Title American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section Sec. 8006. COVID–19 VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Public Law 117-2; Section 8006: COVID-19 Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (CFDA 64.130) All Veterans who served in the active military, naval or air service, and who were discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable, or a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who performs active service for a period of 30 days or longer by reason of a covered public health emergency. Not applicable. Social Security Number; Bank account direct deposit information; Military Discharge certificate (DD214) is sometimes required; enrollment certification by institution offering training is required. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Veterans may apply for VRRAP benefits by completing and submitting the Application for VRRAP (VA Form 22-1990s). Applications may be obtained and completed online via the GI Bill website at https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance/apply-for-vrrap-form-22-1990s/introduction. Awards are authorized by the designated VA Regional Processing Office. Retraining assistance may not be paid for training that begins on or after December 11, 2022. The program is limited to a maximum of 17,250 Veteran participants or the $386 million funding limit. Contract the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines. From 15 to 30 days. More than 180 days. In the event of a denial or disagreement, a notification letter will advise of applicable review/appeal options, associated filing requirements and time limits. Not applicable. Not applicable. Eligible Veterans participating in VRRAP will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill® rates. Covered education programs must provide training for a high-demand occupation, which is determined by the Commissioner of Labor Statistics. GI Bill® approved programs of education, excluding bachelor’s and graduate degrees, and VET TEC approved training are eligible. Not applicable. Not applicable. None Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Retraining assistance may not be paid for training that begins on or after December 11, 2022. The program is limited to a maximum of 17,250 Veteran participants or the $386 million funding limit. None/Not specified. VBA, Education Service
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20420 USA
eduservexecreview.vbaco@va.gov
Phone: 202-461-9800 https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance/ 36-0137-0-1-702 (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 22$170,560,378.00; FY 23 est $146,683,143.00; FY 24 est $13,550,212.00; FY 20$111,150,569.00; FY 21 est $266,131,600.00; - The average benefit payments through the course of the program is estimated to be $25,00 per student which can vary based cost and length of the educational program, as well as the location of the training facilities. Public Law 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Public Law 117-16, Training in High-Demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act Not applicable.