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Chapter 1606 Select Reserve

MONTGOMERY GI BILL® - SELECTED RESERVE (Chapter 1606)

The Montgomery GI Bill®-Select Reserve Chapter 1606

Chapter 1606 provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve along with the Army and the Air National Guard. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) determine who's eligible for Chapter 1606.  The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the program and pays benefits.

Basic eligibility requires a 6-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve and satisfactory participation in the required Selected Reserve training. 

You can find more information about this program by clicking HERE.

APPLY FOR CH1606

APPLY FOR CHAPTER 1606

Click HERE to apply

  • Once the Application is completed, keep your confirmation page for your records
  • Once the VA approves and processes your benefits, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility Letter.  Please provide a copy to the school.  The time frame for receiving this letter can take 10-12 weeks.  This will not delay certification of your benefits or your ability to start school. However, you will not receive your payment until the application has been processed.

Available Benefits and How They are Paid

CURRENT PAYMENT RATES

Chapter 1606 benefits are paid every month directly to the service member.  Since this benefit is paid directly to the student, most students have Federal Financial Aid in place or agree to a monthly payment plan for their tuition and fees.  For more information about paying for your tuition and fees, please get in touch with the Military Specialist Team.

Current payment rates can be found HERE.

VERIFY ATTENDANCE

VERIFY YOUR ATTENDANCE

Many Military Education Assistance Programs require students to verify their monthly school attendance in the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system.

Please remember that this is the STUDENT'S responsibility, and failure to verify your enrollment on time may delay your Education Benefit payments.

Click HERE to verify online or call 1-888-442-4551

Withdrawing From or Failing a Course

If you are considering or planning to withdraw from a course:

Contact a Military Specialist at 1-866-245-9627

  • Withdrawing from the quarter or failing a course can result in an overpayment between the student, the school, and/or the VA. 
  • This overpayment will create a debt that can affect future payments from the VA.  
  • Click HERE for additional information about overpayments and debts