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 By 1LT Deborah L. Welch, Education Services Officer, Delaware National Guard

2006 COLLEGE AND CAREER GUIDE
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GI Bill Chapter 1607

Under the provisions of the FY2005 Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act, a new MGIB benefit program has been established. Chapter 1607 provides educational assistance to members of the reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operations) as declared by the President or Congress. A member of a reserve component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10 U.S.C. for a contingency operation and who serves at least 90 consecutive days or more is eligible for Chapter 1607. Soldiers do not “pay” into this program.

The educational assistance allowance payable under Chapter 1607 is a percentage of the Chapter 30 MGIB-AD three-year rate based on the number of continuous days served on active duty. The number of months of entitlement under Chapter 1607 is 36 months. The 48 month limitation when combining two or more education programs applies to Chapter 1607. For TPU/IMA Soldiers to remain entitled to this benefit program, they must continue to serve satisfactorily as a member of the Selected Reserve. For IRR Soldiers called to active duty, in order to continue to qualify for benefits under Chapter 1607, they must remain members of the Ready Reserve.

Implementation guidance is still pending. However, soldiers may file a claim with the Department of Veteran's Affairs. See the following instructions:

•  File a VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits (10 pages)

•  You may also opt to use the VA's on-line application program .

•  Another option is to contact your school directly to submit the application.

•  If you have any questions, call the VA's toll free number 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). Our regional office is located in Buffalo , NY .

 

 

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ARNG FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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STATE TUITION PROGRAM:

The Delaware National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement Program is open to all participating members of the Delaware National Guard. The program is a Reimbursement Program for primarily Fall and Spring semesters and requires a six-year obligation. The possibility for reimbursement for the Winter and Summer semesters will be honored if funding permits.
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