2 2 MISSION: counseling, marketing and management To improve
the strength and readiness of the Wisconsin Army National Guard by
supporting the civilian education needs of Soldiers through
benefits and incentives counseling, marketing and management. Our
office exists to support you.
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ContentsContents INCENTIVES -Select Reserve Incentive Program
(SRIP) -Student Loan Repayment Program -GI Bill Kicker TUITION
ASSISTANCE -Federal Tuition Assistance -Wisconsin Tuition Grant
Reimbursement Program (DMA) -Wisconsin GI Bill Tuition Remission
Program (WDVA) GI BILL BENEFITS (Chapters 1606, 1607, 30 and 33)
Counseling, Testing, Transcripts
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4 Soldiers reenlisting/extending cannot contract for more than
one incentive in that service period. Soldiers currently receiving
benefits under the MGIB kicker (grandfather clause) are eligible to
reenlist/extend for the REB. Soldiers with an active SLRP contract
are not eligible if they will be receiving payments during the same
reenlistment/extension period as the REB.Re-Enlistment/Extension
Incentives- SLRP/KICKER/SRIP Incentives- SLRP/KICKER/SRIP
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5 5 Re-Enlistment/Extension Bonus $5,000 - $10,000
Reenlistment/Extension Bonus= Effective 01 October 11 E1-E7 MTOE or
Medical TDA unit only Within 12 months of ETS but not less than 90
days out DMOSQ for position including rank* Not Coded Excess
(999K-IMARC/9993-SIDPERS) Must have hard slot!!!! Not flagged for
Adverse Action, Weight/PT No Unsats within 90 days of ETS Not
Indef/Perm Tech or AGR Within Time in Service Requirement at ETS:
-Must not exceed 10 years time in service at current ETS (Includes
ING/IRR). Soldiers Non-DMOSQ due to unit reorganization/deployment
may extend for bonus, paid when DMOSQ. Must become DMOSQ within 24
months.
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6 Re-Enlistment/Extension Bonus Passing record APFT within last
12 months Need copy of DA 705 Not under any type of Suspension of
Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) Reenlist/Extend between 365 days
and 91 days from current ETS Date Soldiers 90 days or less are not
eligible (the further out the more money) NGB REB Extension
Eligibility Period Extend 365-271 days before ETS date Extend
270-181 days before ETS date Extend 180-91 days before ETS date Not
Exceed 10 Years TIS -Includes; ING/IRR time -Contract Start Date
$10,000$7,500$5,000
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Re-Enlistment/Extension Bonus Processing Unit S-1/Career
Counselor must request a bonus control number (BCN) in Imarc (day
of extension or before just never after) Extension and Bonus
Addendum dated (same day) no exceptions. Payments: 50% - Initial
Payment (1 day after ETS) / 25% = 3yr and 5yr. Special Note:
Soldier is ONLY eligible for payments on these dates. It takes
approximately 4 weeks for payment to process. 7 POC for Bonus
Questions: SFC Michael Diliberto 608-242-3423
[email protected]
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8 Student Loan Repayment Program SLRP Benefits $50,000 maximum
repayment of student loans Pays 15% of disbursed loans up to $7,500
(including interest) or $500 per year, whichever is greater. May
add new disbursed loans only when extending for an additional 6
year commitment at the end of the current SLRP contract term
Eligibility Requirements Must have at least 1 qualifying (Title IV
Federal loan) and disbursed student loan at time of enlistment or
extension. Must contract while Enlisted with 6 year extension.
Officers are not eligible but may retain SLRP will not be
authorized Officer Bonus. Must be DMOS-Q for position they are
extending in Must not have previously contracted for SLRP/ELRP
AGR/MIL TECH ineligible/terminated for SLRP.
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Student Loan Repayment Program SLRP cont. Check
http://www.nslds.ed.gov for qualifying SLRP loans Required
documents to contract for SLRP -- Needed for all loans! NSLDS Aid
Summary Sheet NSLDS Detail Loan Information Sheet(s) Must be
scanned into iMARC when requesting SLRP Loans in default are not
eligible for repayment and lose payment for the entire year.
Processing Unit S-1/Career Counselor must request a bonus control
number (BCN) in iMARC (NLT 5 days before extension date) Extension
and SLRP Addendum dated (same day) No exceptions. ALL required
documents for annual payments must be submitted through the unit
using the TL system! 9
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SLRP (Recommendations) Soldiers that have (2) loan holders
should consolidate loans immediately. This will be more
advantageous for the Soldier. Again, this is strongly encouraged to
better process payments etc. All Soldiers should inquire with their
loan holder on how to request loan/s be put in
forbearance/deferment. This may help any undo financial hardship.
This is solely on the loan holder to approve. 10 POC : CPT John
Noga 608-242-3448 [email protected]
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11 SLRP = Payment Process DD 2475 sent to Soldiers AKO email
from WI-Education office (30-60 days from anniversary date).
Soldier may request this form thru unit if he/she did not receive
within 30 days of anniversary date. Detailed Instructions will be
sent to Soldier/unit, to include guidance on how to properly fill
out DD 2475. Soldier is responsible for receiving the form back
from the loan holder directly. Forms should not be sent directly to
EDUC office from the lender. Unit will send thru WTL Summary Page,
Each Individual Loan Screen Shot and the DD 2475/s. Consolidated in
(1) Scan. No exceptions.
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12 Bonus/SLRP Suspension 1.Enter period of non-availability
(ING) - 1 year for personal reasons or 3 years for missionary
obligation (upon return, SM must extend to cover time in the ING
status) 2.Become flagged for adverse action 3.** Reinstatement of
bonus eligibility is not guaranteed. Provided Soldiers meet all
requirements for participation, payments will be processed
effective on the date the suspension is lifted or on the adjusted
anniversary date of satisfactory creditable service **
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13 Bonus/SLRP Termination w/ Recoupment 1.9 or more unexcused
absences (U codes) in 12 month period *Unsat Participation = 1
unexcused absence for each 4-hr pd - Per AR 135-91 Ch 4; Muta 5/6
Max charged is (4) - Solider was AWOL and now a Satisfactory
Participant WILL NOT reinstate bonus based on this. 2.Separates
from ARNG for any reason not addressed in policy 3.Failure to
return to active status within approved time period for
non-availability or failure to extend their enlistment to cover
time in an inactive status within 90 days. 4.Separation from ARNG
due to death, injury, illness or impairment that is the result of
SMs own misconduct.
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14 Bonus/SLRP Termination w/ Recoupment (continued) 5.Failure
to stay in a valid vacant position/skill unless due to promotion,
command direct, reorganization or anything beyond the Soldiers
control. 6.Voluntary retirement 7.Discharge while under suspension
of favorable action 8.Two consecutive APFT or body fat failures
*Any other termination rules can be referenced on the signed
incentive addendum posted in iPERMS
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15 GI Bill Kickers Can add up to an additional $350 per month
for full-time study on top of GI Bill Programs Eligibility to
receive $200 Kicker SGT or below and MOS qualified Extend or
re-enlist for 6 years (but not for an AGR/Tech job) Eligibility to
receive $350 Kicker OCS/WOCS: Complete Phase I, extend to meet
6-year contract ROTC: Must be an SMP, contract in the ROTC Advanced
Course Have up to 90 days to contract for this Kicker. Otherwise,
if you do not have a BA/BS Degree, can contract for $200 Kicker.
POC for Kicker Questions: CPT Dustin Cebula 608-242-3447
[email protected]
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16 Tuition Assistance Federal Tuition Assistance Wisconsin
Tuition Reimbursement Grant Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition
Remission)
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17 Federal Tuition Assistance Program Pays up to $250.00 per
semester credit, up to a $4,500.00 maximum per fiscal year (1
Oct-30 Sep) Requirements: Must apply No Earlier than 30 days but No
Later Than 14 days after the course start date Must maintain a 2.0
cumulative GPA Any outstanding grades from usage through the
Minuteman website must be submitted to the Education Office or a
hold will be placed on future GoArmyEd applications Money will be
recouped for any failed courses or withdrawal from courses not for
military reasons. Masters/First Professional degree course will be
recouped if Solider receives a D. It is the soldiers responsibility
to contact the education office to avoid future denial of
funding.
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18 Applying Through GoArmyEd Soldiers can set up their account
through www.goarmyed.com (Instructions and videos found on the
website) Required documentation; a Statement of Understanding (SOU)
signed by Company Commander and Soldier for E6 and below or just
signed by Soldier if E7 and above Other required documentation;
Student Agreement (Modified Degree Plan), Itemized Invoice, current
course schedule. All documents are to be uploaded into GoArmyEd by
the individual Soldier For Non-LOI schools the Soldier will be
responsible for printing off the approval of payment for submission
to their school for invoicing directly with GoArmyEd.
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GoArmyEdGoArmyEd FTA will cover an Associates and Bachelors
degree OR up to 150 semester hours of undergraduate credit,
whichever comes first. It will also cover a Masters/First
Professional degree OR up to 45 semester hours of graduate credits,
whichever comes first. The number of credits above will only
include all college credits obtained after the start of using FTA.
Holds will be placed on any application in GoArmyEd for Soldiers
who have not turned in grades from previous FTA usage. For those
Soldiers using the Wisconsin Tuition Grant reimbursement program,
the segregated fees will now be on the Soldier to show amount in
the application through GoArmyEd and invoice. For assistance,
contact GoArmyEd helpdesk at 1-800-817-9990 or SFC Gary Brooks at
608-242-3449 19
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20 WI Tuition Grant Program Will reimburse a soldier either the
cost of their tuition for a Wisconsin school, or the UW-Madison
rate, whichever is the least of the two rates (up to $4,296.00 per
semester for the 2011/2012 school year) Good for 8 semesters of
full time study Commissioned Officers and soldiers with a bachelors
degree are not eligible. DMA Form 189-E and list of qualifying
schools can be found at http://dma.wi.gov/dma/dma/education.asp
Form must be received at DMA NLT 60 days after course completion.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!! Soldiers will ONLY get reimbursed for money paid
out of pocket POC for WI Tuition Grant Questions: Ms. Karen Behling
608-242-3159 [email protected]
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21 WI GI Bill Overview Benefits Qualifying Soldiers can receive
100% remission of tuition and fees for up to 8 full-time semesters
or 128 credits. (Tuition is paid directly to the school) Dependents
may also be eligible for these benefits (under specific
circumstances) Eligibility Must serve on Active Duty for more than
90 days Must be a Wisconsin resident when called to Active Duty
Must be living in Wisconsin upon completion of Active Duty Must
attend a WI Technical College, 2-year UW College, or 4-year UW
School As of 01 January 2010, if you are eligible for Post 9/11 GI
Bill Benefits, you must apply for that before you can receive the
WI GI Bill.
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22 WI GI Bill Important Info The WI GI Bill (a state remission
program) should not be confused with the WI Tuition Grant (a state
reimbursement program) or the Federal GI Bill (a federal benefit)
This program is not run through the WI National Guard. Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs certifies eligibilitythe individual
school runs this program. There is no delimitating date to use
these benefits. Currently, Soldiers who complete Basic and Advanced
Individual Training for more than 90 days are eligibleHOWEVER,
speak to a Career Counselor or the Education Office prior to using
this benefit. This will ensure you get all the information before
making a decision you might regret!! For additional information,
contact your CVSO or visit
www.dva.state.wi.us/ben_education.asp
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23 GI Bill Programs CH 1606 CH 1607 CH 30 AD Post 9/11 GI Bill
Kicker
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24 Important Info for all GI Bill Programs Soldiers are
eligible to receive a maximum of 36 months of benefits (full-time
study) for any one GI Bill Program Can only use a total of 48
months of any VA benefits combined Can only use one benefit at any
particular time GI Bill Benefits can be used in conjunction with
other programs (FTA, WI Tuition Grant, etc.) Soldiers must submit
VA Form 1990 (to start benefits) or VA Form 1995 (to change schools
or level of education) along with supporting documents (NOBE, EMS,
DD-214) to both their VA Rep at their school and to the VA through
the online VONAPP Application, current payment rates and enrollment
verification found at www.gibill.va.gov GI Bill benefits can also
be used for apprenticeships and On the Job Training POC for GI Bill
Questions: CPT Dustin Cebula 608-242-3447
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25 GI-BILL CH. 1606 Eligibility Requirements 6-year Contract
(enlist, re-enlist, extend to meet) or 6-year Officer Service
Agreement High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HSED) Complete
IADT (Basic and Advanced Training) or OBC Be in Good Standing (NO
AWOLs) Not be an AGR Soldier Can be used with MGIB Kicker Cannot
use this program once discharged from the National Guardunless:
Activated and then discharged (Number of months activated plus 4
months) Medically Discharged
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26 CH. 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Eligibility Requirements Serve at least 90 days in support of a
contingency operation (Title 10 orders for OIF, OEF, ONE) after
September 11, 2001 (Based on longest continuous MOB or 3 yr total)
Can be used with MGIB Kicker Can participate in Buy-up Program
Suspended while in the IRR/ING Benefits payable until ETS except:
-if a Soldier completes 8 yrs of military service, receives a
general discharge or higher then separates directly from the select
reserve can maintain for 10 yrs (medical discharge-NA)
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27 Chapter 30 Active Duty GI Bill Soldier is eligible IF:
Entered Active Duty in ANY Service or on AGR Status after 30 June
1985 for a period of at least two (2) years and Paid $1200 to
participate in the program and Obtained their HS Diploma or 12
semester hours in an education program leading towards a College
Degree Eligibility Period: Ends 10 years from the date of discharge
from Active Duty Must have received an Honorable Discharge from the
Active Component Soldiers can participate in Buy-up program Can
still use this program when you leave the Military
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28 CH. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill Newest GI Bill Program available
Entitlements include: Coverage of Tuition and Fees Book Stipend
Housing Stipend Can be used with MGIB Kicker May be eligible to
participate in Yellow Ribbon Program if at the 100% rate (visit the
VA website for more information) Can Transfer this benefit to
Spouse or Children Can take this with you once you leave the
Military (15 years from honorable discharge from Active Duty Orders
of 90 days or more) Once you decide to use this GI Bill Benefit,
you must elect to give up eligibility for another GI Bill benefit
(Chapter 1606, 1607, or 30) *For T10 time after 1AUG11, prohibits
use of same period of service to establish eligibility for multiple
chapters of GI bill. However, can split continuous active duty
service.
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29 Post 9/11 Benefit Overview Tuition and Fees Based on highest
in-state undergrad tuition rates and fees from a public Institution
of Higher Learning (IHL) or a yearly cap of $17,500 for private
universities. Amount is based on percentage rate determined by
total Active Duty time (Title 10, Title 32 Section 502(f), and/or
Title 32 AGR for organizing, administering, recruiting,
instructing, or training) since 11 September 2001 Amount will not
exceed the total cost of tuition and fees Paid directly to the
School!!! Will also pay for licensing and certification tests Also
reimburses for exams including: ACT, SAT, LSAT, GMAT
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30 Post 9/11 Benefits Overview (cont.) Housing Stipend Based on
BAH for an E-5 with dependents at the zip code of the learning
institution (i.e. Madison, La Crosse, Wausau) or of the national
average for online schools ($673.50) Must be attending school more
than half time and will prorate the allowance based on rate of
pursuit to nearest multiple of ten (50%-100%) Pro-rated according
to your percentage Active Duty (including Title 32 AGR) not
eligible for Housing Stipend Paid monthly to the Soldier based on
number of days in that month you are attending school. (For
example, if you go to school for 20 days in May, you will be paid
for 20 days)
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31 Post 9/11 Benefits Overview (cont.) Book Stipend Based on
$1000 per Academic Year ($41.67 per credit hour for 24 credits)
Pro-rated according to your percentage! Lump Sum payment paid
directly to Soldier each Semester, Term, or Quarter Soldier and
spouses in a active duty status qualify
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32 Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Dependents Dependent
Eligibility: Can use benefits upon the Soldier serving at least 6
years (Spouses) or 10 years (Children) in the Armed Forces Eligible
for Housing and Book Stipend, Tuition, and Fees (following same
rules as the Soldier for spouses) Spouses are eligible for 15 years
after the Soldier is discharged from Active Duty, or earlier if
specified Children are eligible until they are 26 years old,
regardless if they are married or not
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33 Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Eligibility for Soldier to
Transfer Must have served in the Armed Forces AFTER 01 August 2009
Must have completed at least 6 years of service Must agree to serve
up to 4 more years (dependent on retirement dates prior to Aug
2012) Must not have any Adverse Action Flags during the transfer
process Can only transfer up to 36 months of GI Bill benefits Must
transfer prior to leaving the National Guard. Once you leave, you
can only modify and revoke benefits. NOTE to transfer to Children:
You must transfer benefits to your children before they are 18 (if
not in college) or 23 (if in college). NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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34 Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer Process Step 1: Individuals may
apply to transfer benefits using the on-line transfer of benefits
(TEB) application at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/ Step 2: C
omplete the Post 9/11 Educational Benefits Transferability
Commitment and Statement of Understanding (SOU) form at:
https://minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits Step 3: Upload SOU to GI
Bill Support Team at that site or by fax at 501-212-4928, or by
mail to Education Support Center, ATTN: GI Bill Support Team, Box
46 Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR 72199. Step 4: Complete VA
Form 22-1990e
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35 GI Bill Kickers If you have a GI Bill Kicker in your
enlistment/re-enlistment contract, be sure to indicate on your GI
Bill application that you have a kicker. (VONAPP or VA Form
22-1990) Attach a copy of your kicker contract to the application
to ensure the VA has the most accurate information when processing
your application. POC for GI Bill Questions: CPT Dustin Cebula
608-242-3447 [email protected]
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36 Counseling, Testing & Transcripts
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37 Benefits Counseling Post 9/11 vs. Chapter 1607 or Chapter 30
GI Bills Military friendly school & program recommendations
Explanation of available benefits and incentives How to maximize
your use of benefits How to utilize DANTES/CLEP testing to earn
credits
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38 DANTES/APT Testing ASVAB Retests, DLAB (Both in electronic
form) AFAST (In paper form) ACT/SAT (In paper form) GRE and GMAT
Reimbursement Currently, the WING has an agreement with Concordia
University to offer on-line testing. To schedule an exam, please
visit www.cuw.edu for available test sites. Retests for CLEP, DSST,
ACT, or SAT not paid for through DANTES!! CPT Dustin Cebula
608-242-3447 [email protected] CPT John Noga 608-242-3448
[email protected] POC for Counseling or Testing Questions:
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39 Transcripts When sending Transcripts, ensure they are
legible (WITL preferred). Transcripts should be sent at the end of
each semester with cover letter stating reason for sending -
College First, Updating Civilian education level, etc. All
transcripts will then be processed and placed in iPERMS by the Educ
Office. Send Official Copy of Transcripts to: Update Degree, attend
OCS, or complete Officer Degree Plan. Do not send: MOS School
certificates, Correspondence Course certificates, Copies of
Diplomas (unless it is a HS Diploma) For corrections to AARTS
transcripts email: [email protected]
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40 Things to keep in mind The guidance in this slide show is
based on Policy as of 20111001. Policy continually changes!! If you
have questions about what you are eligible for, contact your chain
of command, your Readiness NCO, your Battalion Career Counselor, or
the Education Office. We will be happy to help you! Ultimately, the
decision on which program to use is YOURS!!! We can only advise you
on what you can use. Dont let a lack of knowledge blind you from
getting all of your benefits!!
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41 Questions? CPT Dustin Cebula Education Services Officer
608-242-3447 [email protected] CPT John Noga Incentives
Officer (SLRP) 608-242-3448 [email protected] SFC Gary Brooks
Education Services NCO (FTA) 608-242-3449 [email protected]
SFC Michael Diliberto Incentives NCO (SRIP) 608-242-3423
[email protected] MAJ Scott Southworth M-Day Education
Services Officer SFC Karen Larsen M-Day Education Staff Ms. Karen
Behling WI Tuition Grant Program Manager 608-242-3159
[email protected]