Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

• REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.
• It is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress.
• This program makes certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after Sept. 11, 2001 are either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
• Click here for a direct link to the VA website concerning Chapter 1607.
• For a VA pamphlet, please click here.

How to Apply

1. Complete the VA Application at the VA website at VONAPP.
2. Submit your NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) form or DD-214 and a copy of your VA application and/or Certificate of Eligibility to TTC's VA office.

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