Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1001.30E
b.
Officers and Warrant Officers:
(1)
After 30 June 1985, must agree to serve in the SELRES for 6 years by signing a
SOU. The period of obligated service for the MGIB is in addition to any other
period of obligated Selected Reserve service. The date of basic eligibility on the
NOBE will normally be the date the SOU is signed.
(2)
Must have a high school diploma, or an equivalency certificate. Completion of
12 units of college may be substituted for the high school diploma.
(3)
Must continue to participate satisfactorily in the SELRES (unless continued
SELRES participation is waived under RTB).
(4)
Who receive a financial assistance scholarship through a Senior Reserve Officers
Training Corps Program (10 U.S.C. 2107) are not eligible.
(5)
With a baccalaureate degree can become eligible for benefits if they entered into
a new 6-year commitment on or after 01 October 1990.
2.
BENEFITS.
a.
Effective 01 April 1993, benefits entitlements for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL)
(i.e., colleges and universities) are paid for studies leading to an undergraduate degree,
as well as for degrees beyond the baccalaureate level (after 30 November 1993), as
follows:
(1)
1.00 per month for full-time study;
(2)
8.00 per month for three-quarter-time study;
(3)
5.00 per month for half-time study; or,
(4)
.75 per month for less than half time study (may be reduced by VA).
b.
The total benefit of 36.00 may be earned through any combination of full, three-
quarter, half-time or less than half-time monthly payments. Payments will not be made
when school is not attended (e.g., summer break). The payment schedule is based on a
9-month year at the rate of 1.00 per month for a total of 4 years (36 months).
Various programs have payment schedules providing lesser monthly amounts; however,
the maximum payment remains 36.00 regardless of the payment schedule.
c.
Study must be at an IHL as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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