Chapter 1606 - Reserve GI Bill
Basic Eligibility:
- Have a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserve.
- Completed IADT.
- Completed High School or have a GED prior to applying for benefits.
- Serve in a Selected Reserve Unit and are in good standing.
Basic Monthy Rates as of 10/1/09:
Training
Time | Monthly Rate |
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| Full-time |
$333.00 |
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| 3/4-time |
$249.00 |
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| 1/2-time |
$165.00 |
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| Less than 1/2-time |
$83.25 |
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| Correspondence |
Entitlement charged at rate of
one month for each $333.00 paid out
55% of approved charges. |
|---|
** All rates are subject to change per legislation.
Kicker rates and college fund rates are determined by the DOD and are not listed. Chapter 1606 kickers are payable as long as the person remains in the job or unit for which the kicker is awarded.
To apply for this chapter, obtain and submit the application for VA Educational Benefits, form 22-1990, along with a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), form 2384 that you obtain from the Education Officer of your Unit, to the Veteran's coordinator, Room 117, West Hall.
Once a file is established and the student is enrolled, monthly verification of enrollment is required of the student by VA. Submit your monthly verification by toll-free touch-tone telephone at 1-877-823-2378 or connect to the internet site at www.gibill.va.gov and follow the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) program. If your enrollment has changed during the month, you must verify your enrollment through the WAVE program. Payment can be expected 3-15 days from the date VA was notified of verification.
Send comments & questions to: mvp@ttu.edu
