Reserve Educational Assistance Program Chapter 1607 (REAP)

1. How Do I Qualify?

• Serve at least 90 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation on or after September 11, 2001
• Title 10 U.S.C., Sections 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, 12406
• Title 32 U.S.C., Section 502f, during 11 Sep 2001 – 31 May 2002 stating “In Support of Operation Noble Eagle”; or

• Serve 30 days and separate due to a service related injury incurred while serving in a qualifying period of service

• Once eligible, you can use anytime while still in a Reserve Component

2. What Do I Get?

• A monthly payment to you based on amount of active duty time served

• Maximum monthly payment based on full-time enrollment (1 Oct 15):
• 80% tier = $1,373.60
• 60% tier = $1,030.20
• 40% tier = $686.80

• Payments are limited by several factors, including:
• Payment Tier
• Rate of pursuit (if you are going to school full time, half time, etc.)
• Use of Federal Tuition Assistance
• Active Duty/Drilling Status

• The Buy Up program:
• IF you choose, you may contribute up to $600 while actively serving.  The contribution will increase your monthly benefit by up to $150 per month

• This benefit is available for use up to 10 years after your ETS date if:
• You complete 8 year service obligation in drilling status and discharge directly into a civilian status
• You receive a General Discharge or higher; or
• You receive a medical discharge (not due to Soldier misconduct)

3. How Do I Apply?

• Go to http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/ and submit the Veterans Online Application

• Notify the VA Certifying Official at your school so they can certify your enrollment

• Continue to verify your enrollment each month online at: https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave

• To enroll in the optional Buy-Up program contact the GI Bill^® Support Team at
  ng.robinson.ngb-arng-pec.mbx.
  arng-hrm-o-gi-bill-1607@army.mil

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