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KATHRYN A. HAYFIELD 5620 Cox Road Office (804) 662-7000 Commissioner Glen Allen, VA 23060 Toll free (800) 552-5019

TTY Toll free (800) 464-9950

Fax (804) 662-7644 dars@dars.virginia.gov ∙ www.dars.virginia.gov

November 10, 2025

Dear Owner/Administrator: There will be an increase in the Auxiliary Grant rate effective January 1, 2026. The Auxiliary Grant rate will increase by $27 dollars from $2,103 to $2,130. This includes the COLA increase of $27 from Social Security. Rates in Planning District 8 (Northern VA) will increase from $2,418 to $2,450 due to the 15 percent differential. The personal needs allowance will remain at $87. If you have any questions, please contact me at 804-662-7531 or Tishaun.harrisugworji@dars.virginia.gov

Sincerely, Tishaun Harris-Ugworji Tishaun Harris-Ugworji, M. Ed., CA. AG Program Manager

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KATHRYN A. HAYFIELD 5620 Cox Road Office (804) 662-7000 Commissioner Glen Allen, VA 23060 Toll free (800) 552-5019

TTY Toll free (800) 464-9950

Fax (804) 662-7644 dars@dars.virginia.gov ∙ www.dars.virginia.gov

November 10, 2025

Dear Owner/Administrator: There will be an increase in the Auxiliary Grant rate effective January 1, 2026. The Auxiliary Grant rate will increase by $27 dollars from $2,103 to $2,130. This includes the COLA increase of $27 from Social Security. Rates in Planning District 8 (Northern VA) will increase from $2,418 to $2,450 due to the 15 percent differential. The personal needs allowance will remain at $87. If you have any questions, please contact me at 804-662-7531 or Tishaun.harrisugworji@dars.virginia.gov

Sincerely, Tishaun Harris-Ugworji Tishaun Harris-Ugworji, M. Ed., CA. AG Program Manager