Reserve Educational Assistance Program – REAP (CH1607)

$23,220
(Mobilized more than one year, but served less than two)
 
Who is Eligible?
Soldiers mobilized 90 days or longer in support of a contingency operation on or after
September 11, 2001.

Cost
No cost to Soldier

Benefits – Who Gets What

• Mobilized 90 days but less than 1 yr -  40% (of CH30 rate-FY07 $1075) = $440.40 per month
• Mobilized 1 year but less than 2 yr -  60% (of CH30 rate-FY07 $1075) = $660.60 per month
• Mobilized 2 years or more  -  80% (of CH30 rate-FY07 $1075) = $880.80 per month

Mobilized 20 months or more of a 730+ day order (eligible for CH30, MUST MAKE IRREVOCABLE ELECTION BETWEEN CH1607 and CH30).

Limitations

• AGR / ARNG Soldiers on Active Duty can not use CH1607 and Tuition Assistance for the same course.

What Do I Need To Know

• You have up to 36 months of full-time benefits
• You must stay in the Selected Reserve in an active drilling status to remain eligible.
• EMS – Eligibility for Mobilized Soldiers.  Go to www.nationalguardbenefits.com and print your EMS.  This is your formal notification of your eligibility for REAP.

Disqualifying Factors

• If you separated from the ARNG into civilian life, you immediately lose this benefit.
• You are allowed a one time break-in-service of 90 days, but you must remain in the Inactive National Guard (ING) or Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).

What Will GI Bill Pay For                                   

• Traditional College
• Technical or Vocational Courses
• Apprenticeship / Job Training
• Flight Training
• High-tech Training
• Licensing & Certification Training
• Entrepreneurship Training
• Certain Entrance Examinations