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Agenda Overview MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606 & ARNG Kicker *REAP / Chapter 1607 MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Post-9/11GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) GI Bill® Eligibility to Payment GI Bill® Application Process Payment Process Flowchart

Overview The GI Bill® Programs are statutory entitlements that are administered by the military services and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Soldiers may receive up to 36 months in any one VA educational assistance program and a maximum of 48 months of combined benefits if eligible for two or more VA educational assistance programs. 3

Overview Title 10 Programs (eligibility determined & managed by DoD) MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606 (includes SR Kicker) *REAP / Chapter 1607 (Sunset of program implemented 25 Nov 2015-Inquire with VA to determine if still eligible) Title 38 Programs (eligibility determined & managed by VA) MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 3

MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606 Chapter 1606 is an educational program for soldiers serving in the Selected Reserve. Eligibility Requirements: Six Year Reserve Contract on/after 1 July 1985 Completion of Job Skill Training (IADT, BOLC) High School Diploma or equivalent 5

MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606 Eligibility Documents Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) A NOBE IS: A Counseling Document notifying a Service Member of Eligibility (Notification Required by Law within 30 days) A NOBE is NOT: A guarantee of Service Member Eligibility Needed by a school before certification is completed in VA Once Payment (FY 16) $368.00 per month for a full-time student 6

ARNG Kicker The kicker incentive is an additional educational benefit used to encourage qualified applicants to enter into specific units or skills to meet ARNG readiness requirements. Eligibility Requirements Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 eligible Critical unit and/or critical MOS Only one kicker authorized from any SR component If authorized Kicker & above GI Bills are relinquished for Chapter 33, can use Kicker with Chapter 33 8

ARNG Kicker Eligibility Documents Kicker Contract (DA 5435) Payment (FY16) $200 for a critical skill or unit $350 for an officer or officer producing program

MGIB-SR & Kicker Suspension Soldier receives no benefits but may be reinstated Reinstatement Soldier is made eligible after a period of suspension Termination Soldier no longer eligible to receive benefits or to be reinstated Portability Normally, soldiers are no longer eligible once separated from the Selected Reserve 7

REAP / Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program Chapter 1607 is an educational program for soldiers of the Selected Reserve & Individual Ready Reserve called to active duty in support of a contingency operation or a national emergency declared by the President or Congress. * National Defense Authorization Act for FY 16 implemented the sunset of the REAP program effective 25 Nov 2015. The REAP Program will be terminated on 25 Nov 2019.

REAP / Chapter 1607 Service members / veterans who were attending an educational institution on 24 Nov 2015, or during last semester, quarter or term prior to that date are eligible to continue to receive REAP benefits until 25 Nov 2019. VA is working to identify affected Service members / veterans who previously applied for REAP benefits and notify them of this change and their potential eligibility for other VA educational assistance programs. ***If Service members have any questions about eligibility or continued eligibility for REAP, they need to call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 to discuss with an Education Call Center agent.

MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Chapter 30 is an education program that applies to service members & veterans who became active duty for the first time on or after 1 July 1985, contributed $1,200, and received an honorable discharge. 10

MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Eligibility Requirements Served on Active Duty on or after 1 July 1985 Served on AGR after 29 November 1989 Complete DD Form 2366 Contribute $1,200 Received an honorable discharge Eligibility Documents DD Form 214 DD Form 2366

MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Active Duty $600 Plus-Up Program Allows soldiers to contribute an additional amount of money to increase their monthly benefit payout (extra $150 per month) DD 2366-1 Payment (FY 16) Based on 3+ years of AD service $1,789 per month for a full-time student

MGIB-AD / Chapter 30 Payment (continued) $1,939 per month for a full-time student with Plus-Up Portability Soldiers remain eligible for 10 years from last honorable active duty separation

Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Chapter 33 is an educational program that is earned by service members & veterans who have served a minimum of 90 days on qualifying active duty after September 10, 2001 and receive a honorable discharge. Reserve Component members can earn eligibility by serving on orders under specific Title 10 & Title 32 orders. 13

Post 9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements Serve at least 90 days in a period of qualifying active duty on or after 11 September 2001 Service in any active component Service under Title 10 USC Sections 688, 12301(a),12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 Title 10 or Title 32 AGR Title 32 USC Section 502(f) 11 Sep 01 – 31 May 02 Operation Noble Eagle

Post 9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements (continued) If a soldier is eligible for two or more GI Bill ® programs, one of the benefits must be relinquished when electing to use Post-9/11GI Bill® Eligibility Documents DD Form 214 or current orders Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) is an incentive for further service and is intended to promote retention in the ARNG. Eligibility Requirements Soldier must be eligible for Chapter 33 Must have 6-years of qualifying military service Agree to a 4-year service obligation Must not be flagged for adverse actions Dependents must be listed in DEERS

Service members TEB OED (milConnect website) TEB Obligation End Date (TEB OED) and TEB Approval Form (Adobe Acrobat icon) The Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefit (TEB) program is a Department of Defense Recruiting and Retention program. All Service members transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill to family members incur / have an established TEB Service Obligation called their TEB Obligation End Date (OED). The Service members TEB Obligation End Date can be found on the milConnect website where they made the election with their service component to TEB. Would like to emphasize to the SCOs the need to ask the Dependent Student if their Sponsoring Soldier/Veteran knows their TEB OED and can access the TEB OED on milconnect. Having the Dependent Student aware of the TEB OED will likely help defray any additional awarding of TEB by a VCE beyond the timeframe a Veteran "didn't fulfill the OED."

Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Eligibility Documents DoD TEB approval letter Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for each dependent Payment (FY 16) Payments based on payment percentage tier

Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Service Requirements on/after 9/11/01 an individual must serve an aggregate of Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 cumulative months 100% At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability * At least 30 cumulative months but less than 36 mo 90% *At least 24 cumulative months but less than 30 mo 80% At least 18 cumulative months but less than 24 mo 70% At least 12 cumulative months but less than 18 mo 60% At least 6 cumulative months but less than 12 mo 50% At least 90 aggregate days but less than 6 mo 40% Payment Tier applies to tuition & fees, books & supplies stipend, and housing stipend * Add Entry Level Skill Training after 24 months of qualifying service 15

Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Payment (FY 16) Tuition & Fees - Net cost of in-state tuition/fees for Undergraduate, Graduate, & PhD programs - Payment made directly to the school - Up to 100% of in-state tuition - Private & Out of State school cap of $ 21,084.89 per year - Payments based on payment percentage tier

Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Housing Stipend - Equivalent to BAH for an E-5 with dependents - Determined by zip code of the school - Soldier must attend more than ½ time - Payments made directly to the student - Active Component (T10) and ARNG T32 AGR Soldiers will not receive housing stipend - Spouses of above servicemembers using TEB will not receive housing stipend - Children using TEB will receive housing stipend - Payments based on payment percentage tier

Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Book & Supplies Stipend - Up to $1,000 per academic year *$41.67 per credit hour - Payment is made directly to the student - Lump sum payment (beginning of each term) - Non-college degree programs - $83 per month - Payments based on payment percentage tier Portability Soldiers remain eligible for 15 years from last honorable active duty separation If Transferred: Spouse 15 years and children up to age 26

Semester Format / Housing Payments distributed the end of month Post-9/1 GI Bill® / Chapter 33 Semester Format / Housing Payments distributed the end of month Full Housing Aug ½ Housing + Books Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan ½ Housing New Term ½ Housing + Books Full Housing Full Housing Keys to success: - Students register for classes early - Schools certify in VA Once early - Education counselors brief students on the process 22

GI Bill® Eligibility to Payment Service Component notifies soldier of eligibility (1606/NOBE; 1607/VA; 30/2366; 33/TEB) Soldier applies with DVA and enrolls in school School determines training time (Full, ¾, etc.) DVA approves / denies claim / appeals process DVA administers payment to soldier 3

GI Bill Application Process Application Procedures Apply at www.gibill.va.gov Click on “Launch VONAPP and Apply for Benefits”. 1606 SR Montgomery GI Bill - NOBE For GI Bill Kicker - Submit your kicker contract For *1607 (REAP): SM must currently be eligible to use the REAP Benefit, Ch. 30 (Active Duty) or Ch. 33 (Post 9/11) DD Form 214s & Orders for all Qualifying Active Duty Periods For Ch. 30 - submit DD Form 2366 For Plus-Up & Buy-Up options - Submit DD Form 2366-1 * Limited eligibility after 25 Nov 2019. Prior to applying for this program, it is recommended Service members / Veterans contact the VA to determine eligibility for the REAP program. Submit Support Documentation

Eligible For MGIB Benefits Determines Eligibility Payment Process Flowchart Soldier / Dependent is Eligible For MGIB Benefits APPLY FOR BENEFIT - Soldier Complete VA Form 22-1990 - Dependent Complete VA Form 22-1990e - Submit Supporting Documents to School & DVA - NOBE for CH 1606 - DD 214 for Mob. CH1607/CH33 - DD 214 for Active Duty CH30 / CH33 - DD 2366 for CH 30 - DD 2366-1 for Plus-Up - Kicker Contract - 1966 / Guard Annex (For Kicker) - School Submits 22-1999 Enrollment Certification form along with all supporting documents to DVA Benefit Approved Denied Soldier files Appeal to DVA DVA Files Formal Inquiry with ARNG GI Bill Support Team Determines Eligibility Answer sent to DVA DVA Notifies Soldier of Determination Soldier Either - Agrees with OR - Takes Corrective Action and files appeal with DVA Soldier Does Monthly Verification of Enrollment All Semester NOT required for CH33 DVA Issues Payment New Semester School submits 22-1999 to DVA Semester Cycle

Contact Information ARNG Education Support Center 1-866-628-5999 General VA information 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GIBILL-1) www.gibill.va.gov

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