You must have a six year contract with the Guard or Reserves and have completed your basic training. *Note: You must currently be in the Guards or Reserves to receive your education benefits.
To apply
To apply for Chapter 1606 benefits, the student needs to fill out an Application for VA Educational Benefits, 22-1990. This form can be picked up at the Veteran Services Office or can be downloaded from http://www.gibill.va.gov/. Also needed is a copy of the Veteran’s DD-2384 Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) papers, Kicker paperwork (if applicable), and a copy of the student’s schedule.
Benefits
Chapter 1606 students are eligible for benefits for 36 school months at the following rates, based on number of credits enrolled in school (the following numbers are based on an academic school year):
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002:
| Full time (12 or more): | $276.00 |
| 3/4 time (9-11): | $212.00 |
| 1/2 time (6-8): | $140.00 |
| Less than 1/2 time (4-5): | $ 70.50 |
| 1/4 time (1-3): | $ 68.00 |
These are base prices-kickers (if applicable) are in addition to these amounts.
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is available for Chapter 1606 recipients. To receive your check through direct deposit, please bring a voided check into the Veteran Services Office or you can call St. Louis directly (1-888-442-4551) with your routing number and account number for the account you want your check deposited into.
If you are interested in using your benefits for flight training, please contact Mike Krotz at 777-7847. *You cannot receive flight training reimbursement and monthly benefits at the same time.
If you are receiving the National Guard or Reserves Tuition Assistance (Waiver), please contact the Business Office for further information of that program (701-777-3911).