Reserve GI Bill Chapter 1606
Basic Eligibility:
Have a six year obligation in the Selected Reserve
Complete IADT
Completed high school or have a GED before applying for benefits
Serve in a Selected Reserve Unit and are in good standing
Kicker rates (college fund):
Chapter 1606 kickers are payable as long as the person remains in the job or unit for which the kicker is awarded and are determined by the DOD.
| Basic Monthly Rates as of October 1, 2008*: |
| Training Time |
Chapter 1606 |
| Full Time |
$329.00 |
| Three-quarter |
$246.00 |
| Half Time |
$163.00 |
| One Quarter |
$82.25 |
*All rates are subject to change per legislation
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To Apply:
Obtain and submit the application for VA Educational benefits,
form 22-1990 , along with a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)form DD22-2384 obtained from the administrator of your unit, a copy of your DD-214, and, if applicable, a copy of any kicker contracts to the Veterans Coordinator, Ms. Sharonica Daniels at the Rosenwald Bldg. Room 3201.
After Awarded:
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 5-15 days from the date VA was notified of verification.
