GI Bill® Chapter 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistance Program [REAP]) - Summary
Program Information
REAP provides educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency declared by either the president or Congress.
Important Information
Significant changes have been made to REAP in the past years. Please note the changes and alternative options in the full description.
Eligibility
- Reserve component members (active duty on or after 09/11/2001).
- National Guard members with active duty under section 502(f), title 32 U.S.C and 90 consecutive days of service.
- Individuals who have reached the 90 days point, whether or not currently on active duty.
- Disabled members whose illness/disease/injury was incurred/aggravated in the line of duty.
Covered Costs
Institutional training rates are based off of set amounts of training time and are funded accordingly. Please visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.asp for current payment rates.
Timeline of Benefit Use
Complete termination of REAP is set for 11/25/2019. It is recommended that users or applicants of REAP refer to the Post-9/11 GI Bill as a potential program replacement.
Application Process
The REAP program is no longer available for new applicants, and it is recommended that applicants refer to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® as a potential replacement of the program.
Campus Requirements/Steps
- Complete VA form 22-1990 online or on paper. Online application.
- Complete VBI (Green Sheet) found in the Office of the Registrar (located in Rendleman Hall) or online. This must be completed each semester.
- Submit copy of DD214.
- NOTE: If benefits are used at another institution, VA form 22-1995 must be completed instead of 22-1990.
