Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Chapter 1607
Increased Educational Assistance Allowance
REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a new Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. This new program makes certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
| Basic Monthly Rates as of October 1, 2008*: |
| Training Time |
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90days-1yr |
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1yr - 2yrs |
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2+ yrs |
| Full Time |
$528.40 |
$792.60 |
$1056.80
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| Three-quarter |
$396.30 |
$594.45 |
$792.60 |
| Half Time |
$264.20 |
$396.30 |
$528.40 |
| One Quarter |
$132.10 |
$198.15 |
$264.20 |
*All rates are subject to change per legislation
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For more information on Chapter 1607, it can be found at
http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH1607/REAP_FAQ.htm
