Your immediate concern is the potential interruption of your GI Bill benefits due to your school's possible closure, which is governed by specific VA regulations. Under 38 CFR 21.4250 and 21.4252, if your school permanently closes or discontinues your program, you have protections. You will not be charged entitlement for any period you did not attend, and the VA can potentially restore entitlement for the affected period. Furthermore, if you are pursuing a degree that is only applicable to this specific employer, the VA may question whether it meets the criteria for an approved "educational, professional, or vocational objective" as required under 38 CFR 21.4232(a). Your actionable next steps are: 1) Immediately contact the VA Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 to report the situation and seek guidance on submitting a "Request for Change of Program or Place of Training" (VA Form 22-1995) if you need to transfer. 2) Obtain official documentation from your school confirming the closure or sale. 3) Consult with your school's VA Certifying Official to understand their plan for notifying the VA, which they are required to do per 38 CFR 21.4210. If you are also a VA disability beneficiary, note that those payments are separate and protected under advance appropriations, as seen in precedents like *Buchanan v. Nicholson*, ensuring they continue regardless of a federal shutdown. **This information is for educational purposes regarding VA benefits and procedures and is not intended as legal, financial, or official VA advice.**
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Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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