Army National Guard GI Bill Information Briefing

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1 Army National Guard GI Bill Information Briefing PRESENTED BY THE ARNG GI BILL SUPPORT TEAM. LOCATED AT THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CENTER, NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

2 Agenda GI Bill Program Structure GI Bill / Kicker Processing Flow Chart GI Bill Program Structure Chapter 1606 & MGIB-SR Kicker Database Flow Chart Chapter 30 / Chapter 1607 / Chapter 33 Determine the Best Benefit Overpayments and Recoupments Current Issues 2

3 GI Bill Program Structure Service Component determines initial eligibility Service Component notifies Soldier of eligibility (1606/NOBE; 1607/EMS; 30/2366) Soldier applies with School & DVA for benefit School Determines Training Time (Full, ¾, etc.) DVA approves / denies claim / Appeals Process DVA administers payment to soldier 3

4 DVA Issues Payment Semester Cycle Complete Monthly Verification of Enrollment WAVE or (877) NOT required for CH33 GI Bill / Kicker Processing New Semester School submits to VA Benefit Approved Benefit Denied Soldier Either - Agrees with Determination OR - Takes Corrective Action and files appeal with VA Student MUST reapply if he / she: - Changes the place of training ( or ) VA Notifies Soldier of Determination GI Bill Support Team Determines Eligibility Answer sent to VA VA Files Formal Inquiry with ARNG Soldier / Dependent is Eligible For MGIB Benefits - APPLY FOR BENEFITS (VONAPP) - Soldiers Complete VA Form Dependents Complete VA Form e - Submit Supporting Documents to School & VA - NOBE for CH DD 214 for Mob. CH1607/CH33 - DD 214 for Active Duty CH30 / CH33 - DD 2366 for CH 30 - DD for Plus-Up - Kicker Contract / Guard Annex (For Kicker) - School Submits Enrollment Certification in VA Once - Include all supporting documents Soldier files Appeal to VA Benefit Denied Benefit Approved Application process for Post-9/11 Chapter 33 GI Bill is similar to other GI Bills 4

5 Montgomery GI Bill SR Chapter 1606 This education program is for all the Reserve components and requires: Six Year Reserve Contract on/after 1 July 1985 Completion of Job Skill Training High School Diploma or equivalent Eligibility Documents NOBE (See next Slide) Eligibility Codes 5

6 Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) A NOBE IS: A Counseling Document notifying a Service Member of Eligibility (Notification Required by Law within 30 days) Required to be submitted by the veteran when they first apply to use CH 1606 through VONAPP A NOBE is NOT: A guarantee of Service Member Eligibility 6

7 ARNG Kicker Incentive Additional monetary amount used with a GI Bill benefit Cannot be received without a GI Bill Only one Kicker authorized from any SR component ARNG establishes qualifications & determines eligibility for ARNG Kickers Eligibility Form Kicker Contract Amounts $200 for a Critical Job Skill or Unit $350 for Officer Producing Programs 8

8 CH 1606 / Kicker Eligibility Management Pre-Eligibility / A Codes Soldier has not established eligibility Eligibility / B Codes Soldier is eligible to receive payment Suspension / C - Codes Soldier receives no benefits but may be reinstated 1606 & Kicker: IRR; ING; AGR; Ded Guard Scholarship; Awaiting Unsat Determination Kicker Only: Military Technician; Violate contract during 6 year obligation Reinstatement / BB Code Soldier is made eligible after a period of suspension Termination / D - Codes Soldier no longer eligible to receive benefits or to be reinstated 6

9 ARNG Database Information Flow Reserve Components TAPDB-R Other Active Components SIDPERS TAPDB-G RCCPDS DEERS GiMS DMDC & TEB DVA 9

10 Montgomery GI Bill AD Chapter 30 This education program is for all components and requires: Minimum of two years Active Duty HS Diploma or Equivalent Honorable Discharge Eligibility Documents DD 214 DD2366 Enrollment Form DD Plus-Up program Form 10

11 Reserve Education Assistance Program Serve at least 90 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation on or after 11 Sep 2001 Title 10 U.S.C., Sections 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, or Title 32 U.S.C., Section 502f, only during the period of 11 Sep May 2002 and orders must state "In support of Operation Noble Eagle OR Separate during a mobilization with less than 90 days of mobilized service due to injury, not willful misconduct Eligibility Forms DD214 OR Current Orders DD (Buy-Up Form) 11

12 Delimiting Date Explained Standard 6X2 Enlistment Contract Selected Ready Reserve Reserve Drilling Member IRR / ING If member completes 6yr contract, receives an Honorable Discharge to the IRR, then separates from the Ready Reserve, Soldier is NOT eligible to keep REAP for 10 years. If member completes full 8yr MSO, receives a General Discharge or higher from the Selected Reserve, Soldier IS eligible to keep REAP for 10 years. 12

13 Title 10 Eligibility for Post 911 GI Bill Chapter 33 Title 10 Qualifying Active Duty Includes ALL Active Duty with the following USC Codes - Title 10 U.S.C Title 10 U.S.C, 12301(a) - **Title 10 U.S.C 672(d) - Title 10 U.S.C 12301(d) - Title 10 U.S.C 12301(g) - Title 10 U.S.C Title 10 U.S.C Discharge MUST be Honorable **Title (d) is not in PL (d) was converted to 12301(d) 13

14 Title 32 Eligibility for Post 911 GI Bill Chapter 33 Full Time National Guard Duty Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) ADOS / ADSW - Honorable Discharge - Title 32 - Qualifies - 502(f) - Operation Noble Eagle - 11 Sep May 2002 **At this time, ALL other Title 32 ADOS/ADSW is not qualifying service for the Post 911 GI Bill. 14

15 Determine Payment Tier Service Requirements on/after 9/11/01 an individual must serve an aggregate of Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 cumulative months 100% At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability 100% At least 30 cumulative months but less than 36 mo 90% At least 24 cumulative months but less than 30 mo 80% *At least 18 cumulative months but less than 24 mo 70% *At least 12 cumulative months but less than 18 mo 60% *At least 6 cumulative months but less than 12 mo 50% *At least 90 aggregate days but less than 6 mo 40% Payment Tier applies to Tuition & Fees; Books & Supplies Stipend and to the Housing Stipend * Add Entry Level Skill Training after 24 mo qualifying service 15

16 Chapter 33 Election Election for Chapter 33 is irrevocable Election is at time of payment Must relinquish a GI Bill benefit if you have one Relinquishing Chapter 30; 1606; 1607 Months of Benefit Refund of Ch 30 Enrollment Fee Soldiers should always seek education counseling before switching to Chapter 33 16

17 Determine Payment Amount (1 of 5) Currently in a Non Qualifying Active Duty Status Traditional Drilling Soldier Non-Qualifying Title 10 & 32 periods Tuition and Fees Net cost of in-state Tuition and Fees Charged for In State Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD programs Tuition & Fees Payments made directly to the school Private & Out of State School cap of $19, per year Housing Stipend (Must meet rules to receive this) Books & Supplies Stipend All payments are paid based on Payment Tier 17

18 Determine Payment Amount (2 of 5) Currently on Qualifying Duty Qualifying Title 10 Mobilization Qualifying Title 10 AGR Active Component Qualifying Title 32 AGR 100% in-state Tuition & Fees at public institutions, including graduate and professional degrees Private & Out of State School cap of $19, per year Books & Supplies Stipend No Housing Stipend All payments are paid based on payment tier 18

19 Determine Payment Amount (3 of 5) Dependents Spouse paid based on Service members current duty status SM Non Active Duty / Spouse paid Non Qualifying Active Duty SM Active Duty / Spouse paid Qualifying Active Duty Children ALWAYS paid as Non Qualifying Active Duty All payments are paid based on payment tier 19

20 Determine Payment Amount (4 of 5) Housing Stipend Equivalent to BAH for an E-5 with dependents Determined by ZIP code of the IHL where the student is enrolled MUST attend more than ½ time Payments made directly to the student Paid monthly during the academic term Paid based on training time and payment tier Pro-rated at term start /end months Training solely by distance learning receives reduced payment rate (1/2 National Average) 20

21 Determine Payment Amount (5 of 5) Books and Supplies Stipend Up to $1,000 per academic year Payment is made directly to the student $41.67 per credit hour (If at the 100% Payment Tier Rate) Not to exceed 24 credit hours per academic year Lump sum payment Paid with first housing stipend each academic period For Non-college degrees (NCD) pays up to $83 per month 21

22 Post-9/11 Chapter 33 Payment Flow Semester Format / Housing Payments are distributed the beginning of following month. ½ Housing + Books Aug Full Housing Full Housing Full Housing Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Keys to success: - Students Register for classes Early - Schools certify in VA Once early - Education Counselors Brief students on the process ½ Housing New Term ½ Housing + Books 22

23 Determine Your Best Benefit (1 of 2) Benefit Payment is based on a Service Members situation Educational Goals / Military Career Goals Current Category (Duty Status) Payment Tier Transferability Education Program Student is using All GI Bill programs should be compared to determine which program is best Counselors are available to assist students! 23

24 Determine Your Best Benefit (2 of 2) Duty Status 1606 / TA 1607 / TA 30 / TA 33 / TA Kicker / TA M-DAY (Drilling SM) YES / YES YES / YES YES / YES YES / YES YES / YES AGR NO / YES CHOOSE 1 Only Up To The Cost of Course YES (Top-Up) / YES Only Up To The Cost of Course YES / YES Only Up To The Cost of Course NO / YES MIL-TECH YES / YES YES / YES YES / YES YES / YES NO / YES Dedicated Guard Scholarship NO / NO NO / NO Depends - Has Soldier received over every year? / NO YES / NO NO / NO GRFD Scholarship YES / NO YES / NO See Above YES / NO YES / NO 24

25 Overpayment & Recoupment Overpayment Soldier or Dependent has received education benefits he/she was NOT authorized. This is collected by DVA Recoupment Soldier or Dependent receives money he/she is authorized but later the Soldier or Dependent breaks the terms of the contract. Money will be recouped using recoupment formula, this is collected by DFAS 25

26 Current Issues Transfer of Education Benefits Recruiting and Retention Program Service Members must serve a 4 year service obligation to Transfer Education benefits. Post-9/11 GI Bill Title (h) 26

27 Contact Information General VA Information: (1-888-GIBILL-1) VA Web Site GI BILL Support Team

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