VR&E Self-Employment Track
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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- Who it's for
- VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment) entitlement; feasibility analysis; Category I (most severely disabled) can get more support
Open to: veterans.
Requirements noted: VA disability rating required. - Cost
- Free with benefit
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- VR&E (Chapter 31) (required)
- What you get
- Business plan development, training, and possibly startup equipment/supplies for approved self-employment
- Type
- Funding, scholarship or grant
- Credential strength
- 3/5: VR&E-funded business planning, training and possibly startup equipment for approved self-employment.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- Format unclear (Varies)
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Rolling
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Subsistence possible during training phase
- Jobs it can lead to
- Founder / Small Business Owner; Business Development Manager
- Official page
- va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/programs/self-employment
- Last checked
- Sep 30, 2026