Program Description
Chapter 1607 provides education and training opportunities for
reservists called to active service after September 11, 2001.
General Program Requirements
Members of a reserve component who meet the
following criteria may be
eligible:
- You
must have been called or ordered to active service on or after September 11,
2001, in response to a war or national emergency, as declared by the
President or Congress.
- You must have served a
minimum of 90 consecutive days (or any length of time if you were disabled
while on active duty).
- After
your active duty is completed, you must remain in the same Selected Reserve,
National Guard, or Ready Reserve component if you were called up from the
Selected Reserve to maintain eligibility.(If you were activated from the
Ready Reserve and you decide to enter the Selected Reserve after leaving
active duty, this is also acceptable.)
The Department of
Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (for Coast Guard cases)
determine eligibility.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns, you can contact
us in the following ways:
Our Web site
(click on "Ask a Question") at:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
Or 1-800-827-1000
For the hearing impaired, please call:
1-800-829-4833
Managing Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
http://www.vba.va.gov
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