Starting a paid apprenticeship or OJT? You may be entitled to use Chapter 31 VR&E or the Post-9/11 GI Bill, depending on your service-connected rating, remaining entitlement, and an approved training plan. VR&E can fund required tools and licensing when included in your plan, while GI Bill OJT pays a monthly housing allowance for full-time training after the employer is approved by the State Approving Agency — did that approval slow your first payment, or was it in place before day one?