Montgomery G.I. Bill Brief
UNCLASSIFIED GI Bill and Education Benefits Briefing PRESENTED BY: ARNG Education Services Branch ARNG-HRM-E 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 1 UNCLASSIFIED GI Bill Programs CH 1606, MGIB-SR (Part-Time) CH 1607, REAP (Deployed RC Members) CH 30, MGIB-AD (Active Duty) ARNG MGIB-SR Kicker Incentive Additional Information 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 2 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 1606 MGIB-SR (Select Reserve) 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 3 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1606 Overview Provides educational assistance to qualified Selected Reserve soldiers. Enacted by Congress in 1985 to encourage membership in the Selected Reserve. Assistance is in the form of a monthly direct deposit. 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 4 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 1606 Eligibility Eligibility Criteria: - 6 Year Contract or Officer Service Agreement in any RC 1 July 1985 or later - High School Diploma or Equivalency - Completion of IADT/OBC or MOSQ - Remain in good standing Suspension of Eligibility: - Accepting AGR - UNSAT - Receiving SROTC Scholarship 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 5 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1606 Eligibility (continued) Allowed one break-in-service (BIS) for less than 12 mo. (3 yr for missionary service) Second BIS terminates entitlement AGR Tour suspends eligibility - Not considered a Break-in-Service - Reinstated if reverts from AGR back to M-Day status 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 6 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1606 Benefits Months of Benefits: - 36 Months of Full-time Benefits Enlisted and Officer are eligible for CH1606 Soldiers remain eligible for as long as they remain continuously serving in the Reserve Non-taxable entitlement 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 7 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 1606 Entitlement Payments: - $367 Per Month (Full Time 12 credits) - Maximum benefit payout $13,212 - Part Time attendance (6 to 11 credit hours) is calculated to nearest 10% of benefits • • Example: 7 credits / 12 credits = 0.58, round up to 60%. Soldier will receive 60% of benefits per month. 1 to 5 credit hours is $91.75 per month 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 8 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1606 Programs Available College/Vocational - Graduate - Undergraduate Flight Training On-the-Job Training Correspondence Courses Licensing/Certification 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 9 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 1607 REAP (Reserve Educational Assistance Program) 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 10 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Overview The Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) or CH 1607 established 28 October 2004 and is effective for all qualifying service on or after 11 September 2001 Provides benefits to members of the reserve components who are called to active service in response to a war or national emergency. Assistance is provided in the form of a monthly direct deposit. 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 11 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Eligibility Eligibility Criteria – Serve at least 90 consecutive days as a RC member in support of a contingency operation on or after 11 Sep 2001 – Title 10 U.S.C., Sections 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, or 12406 – Title 32 U.S.C., Section 502(f), only during the period of 11 Sep 2001 – 31 May 2002 and orders must state “In support of Operation Noble Eagle” – Separate during a MOB with less than 90 days of MOB service due to injury, not willful misconduct 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 12 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Eligibility (continued) Suspension of Eligibility – Soldiers cannot utilize the CH 1607 REAP with the MGIB-AD (Active Duty) – Receiving an SROTC scholarship 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 13 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Benefits Benefits are available as long as you remain in the Reserve Component ARNG Kicker is retained Benefits can be drawn up to 10 years after discharge if Soldier completes 8 year MSO in active drilling status. 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 14 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Entitlements The CH 1607 REAP has three payment rate categories for full time schooling (12 credit hours). – 40% Rate – Payment for consecutive service of 90 days but less than 1 year ($686.80 per mo.) – 60% Rate – Payment for consecutive service of more than 1 year but less than 2 years (1030.20 per mo.) – 80% Rate – Payment for consecutive service of more than 2 years or an aggregate service of more than 3 years ($1373.60 per mo.) Part time schooling (6 to 11 credit hours) is calculated to nearest 10% of benefits – Example: 7 credits / 12 credits = 0.58, rounded up to 60%. Soldier will receive 60% of benefits per month. – 1 to 5 credit hours is between $171.70 and $343.40 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 15 UNCLASSIFIED CH 1607 Programs Available College/Vocational – Graduate – Undergraduate Flight Training On-the-Job Training Correspondence Courses Licensing/Certification 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 16 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 30 Overview The Chapter 30 MGIB became effective 1 July 1985 for active duty and AGR members Assistance is in the form of a monthly direct deposit Offers support for a wide variety of programs Can be used for up to 10 years from last period of qualifying active duty 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 17 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 30 Benefits FTA and Chapter 30 can be used for the same courses provided you are enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) Kicker is available for Chapter 30 at $200/mo. Buy-up program can maximize returns on the MGIB. 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 18 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 30 Eligibility Eligibility: – Honorable complete a three year AGR Tour (Title 10 or Title 32) (Must complete a minimum of 30 months of tour to collect benefits) – Serve at least two years mobilization (20 months of a 730 mobilization order and released Convenience of Government) – If already served tour, (Including Prior Service Active Duty) discharge must be honorable. – High School diploma or equivalent 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 19 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 30 Entitlements CH 30 has two payment rates – Consecutive service of more than 2 years but less than 3 years is payable at 80% ($1395/mo.) – Consecutive service of more than 3 years is payable at 100% ($1717/mo.) – Maximum payout at 100% rate is $61,812 – Maximum payout with kicker and buy-in at 100% is $74,412 Rates are pro-rated based on credit hours (Full time = 12) calculated to the nearest 10% – Example: 7 credit hours / 12 credit hours = 58%. Soldier will receive 60% of benefits – 1 to 5 credit hours will be paid between $429.25 and $858.50 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 20 UNCLASSIFIED CH 30 Programs Available College/Vocational - Graduate - Undergraduate Flight Training On-the-Job Training Correspondence Courses Licensing/Certification 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 21 UNCLASSIFIED Chapter 30 Buy-UP The Chapter 30 MGIB Buy-up program allows soldiers to receive more entitlements through the Chapter 30 MGIB. Soldiers pay a one-time fee, then receive monthly payments for up to 36 months. – $20-$600 in any increment of $20. Every $20 paid is $180 paid back over 36 months. – Maximum benefit: $5,400 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 22 UNCLASSIFIED ARNG Kicker Overview The ARNG Kicker is a bonus added to the GI Bill to encourage enlistment and to retain quality soldiers. Equal to CH1606 in eligibility, portability, and delimitation. ARNG GI Bill Kicker pays out on all GI Bills 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 23 UNCLASSIFIED ARNG Kicker Eligibility Eligibility tied to policy in effect at time of contract Extension of eligibility – Extend for 6 or more years in the 365-91 day window before ETS – Extend MOSQ in an MTOE unit – Must qualify for and be awarded the PMOS required for the position – Be assigned to a position vacancy 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 24 UNCLASSIFIED ARNG Kicker Eligibility (continued) – Must be in skill level 1 or 2 – Have a H.S. Diploma or Equivalent – Be eligible for MGIB (CH1606/30) & not used up 36 full time months 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 25 UNCLASSIFIED ARNG Kicker Entitlements 36 Full-time months $200/mo at full time – Pro-rated by credit hours Non-taxable entitlement Maximum entitlement: $7200 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 26 UNCLASSIFIED Officer W/O Degree Kicker $200 Requirements – Officers with out a Bachelors Degree (OCS) – Complete OBC if not previously eligible as an enlisted member – Sign DA Form 5447-R agreeing to serve 6 years in the ARNG – Eligible for Basic MGIB 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 27 UNCLASSIFIED Officer Producing Programs Kicker $350 Requirements – Eligible for Basic MGIB (1606 or Ch 30) – Extend or Re-enlist for 6 years - and be enrolled in one of the following: Phase II or III (OCS) Advanced ROTC (MS III or IV) Appointed as WOC 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 28 UNCLASSIFIED Need more information? Start at http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/ 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 29 UNCLASSIFIED Go under the Education & Training section of the sidebar Click on Handouts and Forms under About GI Bill 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 30 UNCLASSIFIED This page supplies everything you need to know about all GI Bills offered and the application process. 03 OCT 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 31 UNCLASSIFIED Questions 25 NOV 2014 The Right People, Right Number, and Right Care equal Personnel Readiness 32
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