How much does VA pay under the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
The educational assistance allowance payable under REAP is a percentage of the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB) rate based on the number of continuous days served on active duty. Persons released before 90 days due to an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty receive the 40% rate. Current rates of payment can be found on our Internet web site or by calling the toll-free number below.
Members who serve 90 days but less than 1 year will receive 40% of the MGIB 3 year rate.
Members who serve 1 year but less than 2 years will receive 60% of the MGIB 3 year rate.
Members who serve 2 or more continuous years will receive 80% of the MGIB 3 year rate.
The amount VA pays is based on the type of training program and training time (i.e. full time, half time, etc). If attendance is less than a month or less than full-time, payments are reduced proportionately.
Army to pay tuition assistance direct to schools [Sep 30, 2009] Beginning Oct. 1, active and Reserve Soldiers won't need to put money up front for tuition. Educational institutions listed at www.GoArmyEd.com will receive the tuition money directly from Army Human Resources Command.
New GI Bill Will Heighten Professional Work Force [Aug 27, 2009] More college-educated professionals will enter the next generation’s professional work force as a result of the Post-9/11 GI Bill
2009 tuition assistance deadline is Sept. 15 [Aug 12, 2009] Active-duty Marines are authorized $4,500 in tuition assistance each fiscal year to put toward earning a degree. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, which means Marines can receive up to $4,500 for TA.
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