COMDINST 1001.30E
encourage and sustain membership in the SELRES. It is administered through the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA).
5.
OBJECTIVES. This program was designed to:
a.
Provide the benefits of a higher education to personnel who might not otherwise be able
to afford this education;
b.
Assist in recruiting highly qualified personnel into the Reserve Components of the
Armed Forces;
c.
and Enhance our Nation's competitiveness through the development of more highly
educated and productive citizens.
6.
DISCUSSION. Enclosure (1) describes eligibility and termination criteria and the benefits
available through the program. Enclosure (2) applies to SELRES eligibility for
vocational/technical training courses and additional baccalaureate degree programs available
after 01 October 1990. Enclosure (3) is the Statement of Understanding (SOU) (CG-5482).
Enclosure (4) is a sample of the Notice of Basic Eligibility or (NOBE) (DD Form 2384-1).
The law requires that a NOBE be issued to every member of the SELRES at the time they
fulfill all the requirements to participate in the MGIB-SR Educational Assistance program.
Members are provided a photocopy of their completed NOBE to use when applying for
benefits. Enclosure (5) provides guidance to members applying for benefits. Enclosure (6)
describes the MGIB-SR recoupment process. Enclosure (7) provides an overview of how the
MGIB-SR eligibility is established. Enclosure (8) describes the process to change a status
code. Enclosure (9) is an overview of the MGIB-SR payment process to the member.
7.
RESPONSIBILITIES.
a.
Commandant (G-WTR) will:
(1)
Serve as program manager for the MGIB-SR;
(2)
Publish policy concerning the MGIB-SR Educational Assistance Program;
(3)
Maintain liaison with the VA on the regulations pertaining to the program;
(4)
Maintain liaison with the Office of the Assistance Secretary of Defense for
Reserve Affairs and other program managers within the Armed Services to
coordinate MGIB policy;
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