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Monthly Pay Rates

Education Programs Monthly Rate

Chapter 30 (GI Bill)
3 years or more service
Full-time 3/4-time 1/2-time
$1,426.00 $1069.50 $713.00

Less than 3 years service
Full-time 3/4-time 1/2-time
$1158.00 $868.50 $579.00

Less than 1/2 time: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/2 time rate. Quarter-time or less: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/4 of the full time rate.

Servicepersons are paid the veteran rate or a rate that will reimburse tuition and fees, whichever is lower. It is not uncommon for servicepersons to apply for benefits for a term that begins a few days or weeks before their discharge from active duty. Servicepersons on terminal leave before discharge do not have to obtain their educations officer’s signature on the Application for VA Education Benefits. Also, they are paid as servicepersons while on terminal leave and as veterans starting the day following discharge. Always report tuition and fees for servicepersons and servicepersons on terminal leave.


Chapter 35 Surviors & Dependents
Full-time 3/4-time 1/2-time
$936.00 $702.00 $466.00

Less than 1/2 time: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/2 time rate. Quarter-time or less: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/4 of the full time rate.


Chapter 1606 Reserves
Full-time 3/4-time 1/2-time
$337.00 $252.00 $167.00

Less than 1/2 time: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/2 time rate. Quarter-time or less: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/4 of the full time rate.


Chapter 1607 (REAP)
Training Time
Full-time 3/4-time 1/2-time
90 days-1 year $570.20 $427.80 $285.20
1-2 years $855.60 $641.70 $427.80
2 years + $1140.80 $855.60 $570.40

Less than 1/2 time: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/2 time rate. Quarter-time or less: Reimburse tuition and fees, not to exceed 1/4 of the full time rate.

Butte College | 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville CA 95965 | General Information 530.895.2511

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