Hello JGriffis,
Viper 548 is right on. The VA will pay 60% for your training beyond the private in a VA approved 141 program. The current full time rate per month is $985.00 for full time training. The VA will deduct 1 month of entitlement for every $985.00 you spend up to 60% total course cost. I am currently enrolled in the Ari-Ben Aviator mutli-commercial course and it works out like this:
Total course for VA training is 120hrs.
65hrs dual @ $175/hr = $11,375
55hrs solo @ $145/hr = $7,975
30hrs ground @ $25/hr = $750
30hrs pre/post flt @ $25 = $750
Total course cost $20,850
$20,850 x 60% = $12,510
$12,510/$985 = 12.7 months of entitlement
So, I end up spending $8,340 for a multi-commercial course which gives me 120hrs multi-engine time! I am happy!!!
Hope this helps you!
TL