REAP (Reserve Educational Assistance Program - Chapter 1607)

You may qualify for these benefits if you:

• are a Reservist or National Guard member.
• served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, for at least 90 consecutive days.

Benefit guidelines

If you enroll full time, you will receive a monthly stipend for personal use. Your monthly stipend will be reduced proportionately if you enroll part time. Visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm for complete information on current rates.

Your benefit affects financial aid in the same way as scholarships or other need-based education resources. It does not affect eligibility for Federal Pell or Minnesota State grants.

If you were eligible for a kicker under Chapter 1606, you will continue to receive the kicker through Chapter 1607.

Benefits must be used while actively drilling with the National Guard/Reserve unit. Once you leave the National Guard/Reserves, your education benefit ends.

Documentation required for Chapter 1607

Please submit completed forms or document copies to the Financial Aid Office, based on the description that best fits your circumstances.

If you have never applied for benefits and you are not eligible for Chapter 1606 benefits, submit:

1. Veterans Information Form
2. Application for VA Benefits (22-1990) with "Application for Chapter 1607" notated at the top of the form
3. Kicker Agreement, if applicable
4. Discharge from Active Duty (DD214)
5. Military orders

If you have never applied and you are eligible for Chapter 1606, submit:

1. Veterans Information Form
2. Change of Program or Place of Training (22-1995) with "Application for Chapter 1607" notated at the top of the form
3. Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
4. Kicker Agreement, if applicable
5. Discharge from Active Duty (DD214)
6. Military orders