POST 9-11 GI BILLPOST 9-11 GI BILLStipulation: This unauthorized guide is a simplification of Post-911 GI Bill for Active duty AIRWING Barbwire Team – NCC(AW/SCW) Astro, CVW-11, Command Career

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July 2010July 2010 Career Wise Vol. 41: SPECIAL Career Wise Vol. 41: SPECIAL UPDATED EDITIONUPDATED EDITION

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Active Duty Completed

Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable

At least 36 months 100%

At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability

100%

30 months to 36 months 90%

24 months to 30 months 80%

18 months to 24 months 70%

12 months to 18 months 60%

6 months to 12 months 50%

90 days to 6 months 40%

Only active duty service performed after September 10, 2001, may be considered for determining eligibility for this new benefit. To be eligible, a service member or veteran must have served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty. However, individuals honorably discharged for a service-connected disability who served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001, may also establish eligibility. See chart

The maximum basic benefit provides the following:

• Cost of tuition and fees, not to exceed the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution of higher learning in the state you are attending school;

• Monthly housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing payable to an E-5 with dependents, in the same zip code as the school; and

• Yearly books and supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year.

The maximum basic benefit is earned after serving an aggregate of 36 months of active duty service or after 30 days of continuous service for those individuals who were discharged for a service-connected disability. Individuals serving between 90 days and 36 months of aggregate active duty service will be eligible for a percentage of the maximum benefit.

The percentage level ranges from 40% of the basic benefit for those whose service is between 90 days and 6 months to 90% for those who served between 30 and 36 months. For example, an individual with 5 months of qualifying service could receive 40% of the tuition benefit, 40% of the monthly housing allowance, and a maximum of $400 books and supplies stipend. The following chart represents the maximum percentage payable based on the length of an individual’s aggregate active duty service:

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HOW MUCH: For those individuals entitled to the maximum tuition and fee benefit and whose tuition and fees exceed the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution (i.e. graduate training or training at a private institution), the amount payable is equal to the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution, unless benefits under the Yellow Ribbon provision apply. (See “The Yellow Ribbon Program” section below for more information.)

Individuals will generally receive 36 months of full-time education benefits. This should allow an individual to receive benefits for a four-year undergraduate degree based on a nine-month academic year, however, individuals may continue to receive benefits for approved training at an institution of higher learning (degree granting institution), including graduate training, provided they have remaining entitlement. If eligible for more than one VA education program, individuals are limited to a maximum of 48 months of benefits. Those individuals transferring to the Post-9/11 GI Bill from the Montgomery GI Bill (chapter 30) will be limited to the amount of their remaining chapter 30 entitlement. Individuals will remain eligible for benefits for 15 years from the date of their last discharge or release from active duty of at least 90 continuous days.

The monthly housing allowance is equal to the military housing benefit rates of an E-5 with dependents. The housing allowance is based on the location of the school and will be sent directly to the veteran for each month of enrollment in school training at more than half time. Individuals on active duty, anyone training at half time or less, and those solely pursuing distance learning are not eligible for the monthly housing allowance. The maximum yearly books and supplies stipend is $1,000 and will be paid proportionally for each quarter, semester, or term attended in a school.

HOW: To simplify the process, go directly to the following link for further steps on how. See next page to actual pages: •Transferability Process •Transferability Application &Policy •Transferability Fact Sheet (.DOC) •VA GI Bill Website •VA GI Bill Pamphlet

1. Benefits may be used for an approved program offered by an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) (graduate, undergraduate and some votech training).

2. IHL is defined as: a college, university, or similar intuition which offers postsecondary level academic instruction that leads to an associate or higher degree (per Title 38 section 3452).

3. SVMs who are not eligible for full benefits will receive their benefits pro-rated monthly.

4. The “Yellow Ribbon” program can be used to off set costs of out of state tuition, or an expensive private institution.

5. SELRES benefits for qualified Service members includes both the monthly and book stipend.

HOW

MAXIMIZE YOUR GI BILL: The Yellow Ribbon Program provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows institutions to enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition costs above the highest in-state undergraduate tuition rate. VA will match each additional dollar that an institution of higher learning (IHL) contributes toward an eligible student’s tuition costs, up to 50 percent of the difference between the tuition and fees covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the total cost of tuition and fees. Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. -2-

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Get Inform from the Navy for Requirements

Read the

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http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/Education/GIBill/

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Once service members or their dependent use their GI Bill the amount used may be verified at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.

This will give the remaining entitlement amount.

Tip: CLICK all the BLUE Lined Text or Links on this Newsletter to get to the site for better and more informationTip: CLICK all the BLUE Lined Text or Links on this Newsletter to get to the site for better and more information

http://www.gibill.va.gov/http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Sailors may have differing amount of education entitlement based on their active Sailors may have differing amount of education entitlement based on their active duty service/SELRES. The DVA is the final authority on how many months of duty service/SELRES. The DVA is the final authority on how many months of eligibility each Service Member / Veteran is qualified for.eligibility each Service Member / Veteran is qualified for.

Get Inform from the VA for SpecificsHOW

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Go to this site and register to

ask a specific questions based

on your history so you can get

the accurate answer on your

entitlements. Your Command

Career Counselor has very

limited training and answers

towards many VA benefits.

Note: VA is quite slow at

answering questions and for

some members this may be an

issue.

Go to this site and register to

ask a specific questions based

on your history so you can get

the accurate answer on your

entitlements. Your Command

Career Counselor has very

limited training and answers

towards many VA benefits.

Note: VA is quite slow at

answering questions and for

some members this may be an

issue.

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https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do

Verify your BenefitsHOW

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http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp

Members of the Armed Services are automatically eligible to receive the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 33). However, members who fall under more than one education program will have to choose which education program they want to use.

Individuals eligible for more than one education benefit program (MGIB, MGIB-SR, REAP) who wish to utilize the Post-9/11 GI Bill may submit their election on VA Form 22-1990 located on the DVA website www.gibill.va.gov) through VONAPP. Once a member makes this election it is irrevocable.

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Register to Start Your BenefitsHOW

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http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits-resources/chapter-33-benefit-calculator.html

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Transferring Your Benefitshttps://pki.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/ServiceMember.do

Before you can transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit

members must ensure their DEERS information is

correct. The DVA pulls their information directly from

DEERS. This HAS to be done prior to a member being

released from AD whether retiring, transferring to the

Fleet Reserves, separating or being medically

discharged.

Only dependents who are listed in DEERS are eligible

for "Transferability.” Once retired, the Veteran may

revoke or modify the transferred education benefit,

but they can not add any new dependents to the

benefit.

Before you can transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit

members must ensure their DEERS information is

correct. The DVA pulls their information directly from

DEERS. This HAS to be done prior to a member being

released from AD whether retiring, transferring to the

Fleet Reserves, separating or being medically

discharged.

Only dependents who are listed in DEERS are eligible

for "Transferability.” Once retired, the Veteran may

revoke or modify the transferred education benefit,

but they can not add any new dependents to the

benefit.

Decide whether how much you want to transfer your GI Bill to your dependents. Ensure that your record is updated prior to making your transferability requestDecide whether how much you want to transfer your GI Bill to your dependents. Ensure that your record is updated prior to making your transferability

request

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Post 9-11 May not be a better benefit for you, here is why?

 For an explanation of the various types of training click here.

Type of Training  Post-9/11

GI Bill

Montgomery  GI Bill – Active Duty

(MGIB)

IHL in residence 1 Yes Yes

IHL online only &Distance/Internet Training

Yes2 Yes

NCD 5 See note 5 Yes

OJT & Apprenticeship Training

No Yes

Flight Training No 3 Yes

Correspondence No 3 Yes

Licensing & Certification

Yes4 Yes

National Testing Programs

No 3 Yes

Entrepreneurship Training

No 3 Yes

Accelerated Payment

No Yes

Co-op Training No 3 Yes

Work-Study Program Yes 3 Yes

Tutorial Assistance Yes Yes

Tuition Assistance Top Up

Yes Yes

•* Individuals electing the Post-9/11 GI Bill by relinquishing eligibility under the MGIB, MGIB-SR, or REAP can be paid benefits for these types of training. Entitlement is charged under Post-9/11, paid at the relinquished benefit rate.  Election of the Post-9/11 GI Bill is irrevocable, so do your homework prior to making your decision to do so.•1 Degree programs and certificate programs offered by an IHL are approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. An IHL is defined as an Institution of Higher Learning - or a degree granting institution. Certificate and diploma programs offered by institutions that do not grant degrees are not covered. •2 If you are enrolled entirely in an online or distance learning program your payment is limited to the tuition & fees not to exceed the tuition & fees at the most expensive in-state Institution of Higher Learning (IHL). You will not receive the housing allowance.•3 If your training is offered at an IHL you may be eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.•4 Limited to one test.•5 Non College Degree (NCD) program. An NCD program offered at an IHL is approved. If offered at other than an IHL it is not approved.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill may not be used at vocational and technical schools, vocational flight schools, correspondence schools, or for training on-the-job. It may be used only at an institution of higher learning(IHL) (a school that offers college degrees) and includes graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training offered at that IHL. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.

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•Dates and service status for each period of military service is used to determine your percentage of entitlement. The Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit level is based on your aggregate qualifying active duty service, which is total service, including broken service. years.

Montgomery GI Bill Entitlements

If you have used benefits under one or more VA education programs, you may be entitled to additional benefits under another program. For example, an individual who has remaining entitlement under the Montgomery GI Bill can exhaust that entitlement and may still receive up to an additional 12 months under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. See Page 4 to find out how much you got left. Mbrs may use the Post-9/11 GI Bill even if they do not exhaust their MGIB. However, if a member has not exhausted their MGIB and they elect to transfer to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, they will only be eligible up to the amount of MGIB they had remaining. (Not to exceed 48 months of educ. benefits total.)

Have Already Used some of your GI

Bill?

Training Time Monthly rate

Full time $1,111.00

3/4 time $833.25

1/2 time $555.50

less than 1/2 time more than 1/4 time $555.50 **

1/4 time or less $277.25 **

The following rates apply to those completing an enlistment of less than three

Training Time Monthly rate

Full time $1,368.00

3/4 time $1,026.00

1/2 time $684.00

less than 1/2 time more than 1/4 time $684.00**

1/4 time or less $342.00 **

The following rates apply to those completing an enlistment of three years or more.

Did you read Career Wise today?Did you read Career Wise today?

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Comparison  

Post-9/11 GI BillPost-9/11 GI BillMontgomery  GI Bill – Active DutyMontgomery  GI Bill – Active Duty

(MGIB)(MGIB)

Ed

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Ben

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Tuition and fees paid directly to school  -- actual cost may vary by state and veteran’s period of service  

Since August 1, 2008, the full-time monthly rate is $1321.00 for individuals who served 3+ years of service.

Since August 1, 2008, the full-time monthly rate is $1073.00 for individuals who served less than 3 years of service.

Hou

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Monthly housing allowance equal to the BAH payable for an E-5 with dependents (located in the zip code of the educational institution where the individual is enrolled).

For those attending foreign schools (schools without a main campus in the U.S.) the BAH rate is fixed at $1,333.00 for 2009. AD members & their spouses are not eligible to receive the

monthly housing stipend.Individuals who are pursuing training while on active duty, solely via distance learning, or are attending

half-time or less are NOT eligible to receive the monthly housing allowance.

None, however benefit can be used for room and board at the veteran's discretion.

Book Stipend

Up to a $1,000 per year for books and supplies.  Individuals eligible at the 100% benefit level may receive $41.67 for each credit hour certified up to 24 credit hours each academic year.  The books and supplies stipend will be

paid in a lump sum amount for each term, quarter, or semester certified.

None, however the benefit can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion.

Eligib

ility

Members who served on active duty for at least 90 aggregate days after 9/10/01.Active duty exclusions include:

This includes Boot Camp and A School until the member complete 24 months of service. After 24 months they are considered qualifying active duty service.

• Service Academy graduate commitment • ROTC scholarship graduate commitment

• Active duty served as a requirement for student loan repayment under chapter 109, 10 USC * Members who serve at least 30 continuous days on active duty and were released due to a service-

connected disability are also eligible.

Members who first entered active duty on or after 7/1/85 and who had at least a two-year enlistment.

Generally, individuals commissioned as a result of completion of an ROTC program who received more than $3,400 while under an ROTC scholarship each school year and Service

Academy graduates are not eligible for chapter 30.

Administration of Payment

•Tuition payment will be made directly to the school after proof of enrollment•Housing stipend paid monthly to veteran•Books and supplies stipend paid to veteran proportionately in first month of each academic term

•Monthly check sent to veteran after proof of enrollment

“Kicker" or College Fund

•Allows “kickers” up to $950 per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for retention The $600 buy-up under the Montgomery GI Bill does not transfer over to the Post-9/11 GI Bill nor is VA authorized to refund the $600 buy-up.•Allows individuals with “kicker” earned under Chapter 30 and 1606 to continue to receive appropriate increase under Chapter 33

•Allows “kickers” up to $950 per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for retention

Transfer-ability

•Members with at least 6 years of service who reenlist for at least 4 more years, can transfer up to 36 months of benefits to their dependents. •Sponsor may transfer entitlement only while serving as a member of the Armed Forces. •Sponsor may modify or revoke entitlement at any time. • Spouse may use transferred benefits immediately; child may use transferred benefits after sponsor has completed 10 years of service

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Entitlements May Vary Based on State of your School

Comments, suggestions, corrections, send to: lazaro.astro@navy.mil

Locations to find information on all regional offices and to find out WHAT & HOW MUCH you are entitled to.

Western Area Central Area Southern Area Eastern Area

AK – Anchorage AR – Little Rock AL – Montgomery CT – Hartford

AZ – Phoenix IA – Des Moines DC – Washington DE – Wilmington

CA – Los Angeles IL – Chicago FL – St. Petersburg IN – Indianapolis

CA – Oakland KS – Wichita GA – Atlanta MA – Boston

CA – San Diego LA – New Orleans KY – Louisville MD – Baltimore

CO – Denver MN – St. Paul MS – Jackson ME – Togus

HI – Honolulu MO – St. Louis NC – Winston-Salem MI – Detroit

ID – Boise ND – Fargo PR – San Juan NH – Manchester

MT – Fort Harrison NE – Lincoln SC – Columbia NJ – Newark

NM – Albuquerque OK – Muskogee TN – Nashville NY – Buffalo

NV – Reno SD – Sioux Falls VA – Roanoke NY – New York

OR – Portland TX – Houston WV – Huntington OH – Cleveland

PI – Manila TX – Waco PA – Philadelphia

UT – Salt Lake City WI – Milwaukee PA – Pittsburgh

WA – Seattle RI – Providence

VT – White River Jct.

Eastern Area OfficePO Box 303Ann Arbor, MI 48105Phone: 800-827-1000

Southern AreaPO Box 100022Decatur, GA 30031

Western AreaPO Box 8888Muskogee, OK 74402-8888

Central AreaP. O. Box 66830St. Louis, MO 63166-6830

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Are your getting credit for your Navy Education and Training? Navy COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) is the Navy’s professional credentialing program that ties civilian certifications and licenses to your Sailor’s ratings and skills. In addition to improving retention, Navy COOL provides credit for professional expertise and skills that they have obtained, such as Command Fitness Leader, Instructor Duty, and Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. Most certifications earns college credits andl save on your GI Bills. Many of these certifications cost $800 or more, but are free to Sailors using COOL. For more information, visit https://www.cool.navy.mil/

Be Competitive, Get More Credits, Get Certified: Navy COOL

What You Can Do NOW as Active Duty to Maximize or save on GI Bill Benefits

Continue to serve by changing lives as a teacher! You will be needed! 47% of CA teachers are over the minimum retirement age The number of new teachers being trained has dropped 30% soon a mass exodus of teachers to retirement will occur with few new teachers to replace them. Be ready to take advantage of the projected teaching opportunities. Learn how to PREPARE NOW! OPEN TO all former Active Duty or Veteran interested in becoming a teacher. Troops to Teachers is a federal program to help fill future teacher shortages NATIONWIDE by assisting veterans who desire teaching as their next career. UP TO $10,000 AVAILABLE IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH TROOPS TO TEACHERS! Presented by Troops to Teachers Programs: www.caltroops.org

Going to School to Become a Teacher, Save your GI Bill: TROOPS TO TEACHER: www.proudtoserveagain.com

Just CLEP It!Each CLEP Test is equivalent to certain college units. Why not use this benefit now and save hundreds or even thousands of $$$ on GI Bill and most importantly save time and expedite completing your degree.

Testing is FREE for active duty Sailors. Spouses, family members and other civilians are allowed to take CLEP/DSST exams but must pay for each exam.

The CLEP/DSST exam program is computer-based. Students take exams in the Navy College Office (NCO) (Most students finish their exams in less than 2 hours) You'll receive your test results as soon the exam is completed. It's that simple! Active duty Sailors should call your local NCO to sign up TODAY.

USE NCPACE while on Sea Duty: Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) - NCPACE gives Sailors the opportunity to experience challenging education and continue their personal and professional growth while on sea duty assignments. Visit: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ncp/pace.cfm

Use your Tuition Assistance (TA). TA is the Navy's educational financial assistance program. It provides active duty personnel funding for tuition costs for courses taken in an off-duty status at a college, university or vocational/technical institution, whose regional or national accreditation is recognized by the Department of Education. Visit https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/nta.cfm

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How to Apply to School Now• You can use the Veterans Online Applications website to fill out and submit your application online. (Note: this is

for when AD Sailors (only) who are ready to apply to use their Post-9/11 GI Bill).• The IHL will receive payment directly from the VA.• You may be asked to provide additional forms when applying. If you have access to a scanner, you can scan these

forms and submit them online. If you have trouble with the application process, you can call a VA Education Case Manager (1-888-GIBill1) to ask for help.

• Once you have finished and sent in your application, three things will happen:– The Regional Processing Office will process the application and send you a Certificate of Eligibility. Once you receive this, you

should take it to the school’s VA Certifying Official (campus veterans office), and then enroll in classes. – Your school will send its request to VA for tuition and fees, which will be paid directly to the school. – Other benefits that you receive, like a monthly housing allowance, books & supplies stipend or rural benefit payment, will be paid

directly to you through direct deposit to your bank account. – The amount of time it takes to process your application will depend on whether the VA needs more information to figure out what

benefits you qualify for.

• Many schools have VA Counselors/Representatives who can assist in preparing and submitting your benefit application who will help you prepare and submit your application for education benefits (which is also sometimes called Form 22-1990 Form 22-1990). To make the process easier, you should bring along these documents:

► Your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD form 214) for all periods of active duty service if applicable.

► DD Form 2384, also known as the Notice of Basic Eligibility, if applying for the Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserves (chapter 1606)

► Copies of orders if activated from the guard/reserves ► Supporting documents (e.g., vouchers, statements) for buy-up or buy-in contributions, which may allow you to

make a small initial payment so that you can receive a higher monthly payment. ► College fund “kicker” contracts for additional monthly payments that you may receive from the Department of

Defense through your branch of the Service.

Career Wise Tip: Contact your school VA representative and have them process your entire Post 9-11 GI Bill application. They want your money for the tuition more than you do. This would save you some of the steps and time.

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More Questions & Must Read ReferencesWhat is the maximum in-state tuition for the state where you are planning to go to school?

The maximum in-state tuition for a public school in the state where you plan to go to college and your benefit level sets the maximum payment that the VA can give you through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. In order to figure out how much you could be paid, you will need to know the maximum in-state tuition and fees for each state where you might attend school and the benefit level you are eligible for.

NOTE: Does not apply to active duty personnel. The Department of Defense pays the full cost of tuition and fees for service members in approved education programs.

Do your tuition and fees exceed the maximum benefit VA will pay?

There are a few cases in which your school might charge you more than the maximum benefit you can get using the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The most common cases would be if you go to a public school as an out-of-state student, attend graduate school, or a private or professional school. If your tuition will be higher than the tuition payment you get from the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you should find out if your school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If your school is part of this program, you may be able to reduce the amount that you have to pay. To find out more, check the list of Yellow Ribbon participants , or ask your school VA Counselor/Rep. If your school is part of the program, find out how much of the difference your school will cover. Each Yellow Ribbon Program school sets limits on the additional amount they will pay, and VA will match this amount. So, if your school is part of the program, and sets a $500 limit on what they will pay, then you will get your Post-9/11 payment based on the state maximum tuition, $500 from your school, and an additional $500 from VA. Determine if you are eligible for other funding – scholarships, loans, grants – that will cover the additional cost of attending a program where costs exceed the state maximum.

Please Click & Read the following References used in gathering GI Bill Information:•Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33):  The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA): GI Bill Emergency Checks •Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) website.•NAVADMIN 187/09- POST 9-11 GI BILL ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS•NAVADMIN 203/09- POST 9-11 GI BILL, REAP, AND MGIB-SR TRANSFERABILITY POLICY AND INTERIM PROVISIONS FOR RETIREMENT ELIGIBLE MEMBERS•GI Bill Education Benefits Programs Instruction: BUPERSINST 1780.1A

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NAVADMIN 187/09

MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN//

SUBJ/POST 9-11 GI BILL ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS

REF/A/DOC//HR2642/30JUN08//AMPN/REF A IS PUBLIC LAW 110-252, THE

SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2008. TITLE V OF REF A IS THE POST

9-11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2008.//

RMKS/1. THE POST 9-11 GI BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE 1 AUGUST 2009. THIS

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS SAILORS AND THEIR FAMILIES A TAX

FREE OPTION TO PAY FOR COLLEGE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS YOU PLAN

YOUR NAVY CAREER AND SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY'S EDUCATION NEEDS.

2. THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (DVA) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL

DETERMINATION OF SERVICE MEMBER ELIGIBILITY. NAVY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

VERIFYING APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFERABILITY. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A. SAILORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR POST 9-11 GI BILL IF THEY HAVE ACCRUED

SPECIFIC ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE, ON OR AFTER, 11 SEPTEMBER 2001 OF:

(1) AT LEAST 30 CONTINUOUS DAYS IF DISCHARGED DUE TO A SERVICE

-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR;

(2) BETWEEN 90 DAYS AND 36 MONTHS OR MORE OF TOTAL QUALIFYING

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE.

B. QUALIFYING ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE IS DEFINED AS:

(1) FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVED IN THE REGULAR

COMPONENT OF THE NAVY.

(2) FOR SELECTED RESERVE MEMBERS (SELRES), ORDERED TO ACTIVE

DUTY SERVICE UNDER TITLE 10, SECTIONS 688, 12301(A), 12301(D), 12301(G),

12302 AND 12304 (ORDERS IN SUPPORT OF CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS, I.E.,

MOBILIZATION).

C. SAILORS MUST HAVE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE TO BE

ELIGIBLE FOR THE BENEFIT.

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3. EXCEPTIONS TO QUALIFYING ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE: A. INITIAL ENTRY TRAINING (BOOTCAMP AND "A" SCHOOL PIPELINETRAINING) DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE TOTAL SERVICE FOR SELRES OR VETERANS WHO HAVE LESS THAN 24 MONTHS OF ACTIVE DUTY TIME. HOWEVER, THIS TIME WILL BE ADDED AFTER THE MEMBER HAS SERVED 24 MONTHS OF QUALIFYING ACTIVE DUTY. B. THE MINIMUM ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES AND NAVY RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS DOES NOT COUNT AS QUALIFYING ACTIVE DUTY TIME. C. SERVICE COMMITMENTS FOR SAILORS PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (LRP) DO NOT COUNT AS QUALIFYING ACTIVE DUTY.

4. SAILORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR OWN FUNDS TO QUALIFY FOR POST 9-11 GI BILL BENEFITS.

5. TRANSFERABILITY ENTITLEMENT TO FAMILY MEMBERS: A. SAILORS MAY ELECT TO TRANSFER ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR ENTITLEMENT TO THEIR DEPENDENTS LISTED IN THE DEFENSE ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY REPORTING SYSTEM (DEERS) AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER. ALL OR A PORTION OF THE BENEFITS MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO SPOUSE, ONE OR MORE DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR A COMBINATION OF UP TO 36 MONTHS OF UNUSED BENEFITS. POLICY, PROCESS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES WILL BE FURTHER DELINEATED IN A FOLLOW ON NAVADMIN. B. TRANSFERABILITY ELIGIBILITY: (1) ELIGIBLE FOR THE POST 9-11 GI BILL. (2) IN THE ARMED FORCES (DEFINED AS ACTIVE DUTY OR SELRES) WHEN ELECTION IS MADE. (3) COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES ON THE DATE OF ELECTION. (4) OBLIGATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS. (5) ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS THAT SEPARATE, RETIRE, TRANSFER TO THE FLEET RESERVE OR WHO ARE DISCHARGED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 2009 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ELECT TRANSFERABILITY. HOWEVER, SAILORS WHO SEPARATE OR ARE DISCHARGED FROM ACTIVE DUTY PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 2009, AND SUBSEQUENTLY AFFILIATE WITH THE SELRES, MAY QUALIFY FOR TRANSFERABILITY (ALL OTHER CRITERIA MET). (6) SELRES WHO TRANSFER TO THE RETIRED RESERVE (WITH OR WITHOUT PAY), THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR), A VOLUNTARY TRAINING UNIT(VTU) OR WHO ARE DISCHARGED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 2009, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ELECT TRANSFERABILITY.(To be continued to Next Page)

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C. BOOK STIPEND. UP TO $1,000 ANNUALLY, IS PAYABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL FOR BOOKS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. PAYMENTS WILL BE ISSUED DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT IN A LUMP SUM FOR EACH QUARTER, SEMESTER OR TERM. (1) ACTIVE DUTY. DO NOT RECEIVE BOOK STIPEND. (2) VETERANS AND SELRES. ELIGIBLE FOR THE BOOK STIPEND. (3) SPOUSE. IF SPONSOR IS ON ACTIVE DUTY, THE SPOUSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BOOK STIPEND. IF SPONSOR IS NOT ON ACTIVE DUTY, SPOUSE WILL RECEIVE YEARLY BOOK STIPEND. (4) DEPENDENT CHILD(REN). WILL RECEIVE THE YEARLY BOOK STIPEND WHILE ENROLLED AT AN IHL. D. TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE: UP TO $100 PER MONTH, NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF $1,200. E. CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE: REIMBURSEMENT FOR ONE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION TEST, NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.

7. PERCENTAGE OF BENEFITS PAYABLE. THE PERCENT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON QUALIFYING ACTIVE TIME. A BREAKDOWN OF THE PERCENTAGE OF BENEFITS IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GIBILL.VA.GOV.

8. SAILORS HAVE 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF LAST HONORABLE DISCHARGE, OR SEPARATION FROM ACTIVE DUTY OF 90 DAYS OR MORE, TO USE THE BENEFIT.

9. FOR ADDITIONAL POST 9-11 GI BILL ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS, REFER TO THE DVA GI BILL WEB SITE AT WWW.GIBILL.VA.GOV.

10. POINTS OF CONTACT:- THE NPC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672)/DSN882-ANN HUNTER, OPNAV N153, AT (703) 614-9629/DSN 224 OR EMAIL AT ANN.HUNTER(AT)NAVY.MIL.

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(NAVADMIN Part 2)C. USE OF ENTITLEMENT BY FAMILY MEMBER: (1) SPOUSES MAY ONLY USE THE ENTITLEMENT AFTER THEIR SPONSOR COMPLETES THE MINIMUM SIX (6) YEARS ON ACTIVE DUTY OR SELRES AND HAS OBLIGATED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS. SPOUSES ENTITLEMENT EXPIRES AFTER 15 YEARS OF THE SERVICE MEMBERS LAST DATE OF DISCHARGE OR RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY OF AT LEAST 90 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. (2) DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) MAY USE THE ENTITLEMENT AFTER THEIR SPONSOR HAS COMPLETED 10 YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES (ACTIVE DUTY/SELRES) AND OBLIGATED FOR THE ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE. THE ENTITLEMENT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL A SECONDARY DIPLOMA (OR EQUIVALENCYCERTIFICATE) HAS BEEN ATTAINED OR THEY ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE. DEPENDENTS MAY CONTINUE TO USE THE BENEFIT AFTER THE SPONSOR SEPARATES FROM ACTIVE DUTY AFTER COMPLETING THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SERVICE. ENTITLEMENT MAY NOT BE USED AFTER THE DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) HAS REACHED THE AGE OF 26 YEARS. D. SAILORS MAY ADD NEW DEPENDENT(S), MODIFY OR REVOKE TRANSFERABILITY ELECTION(S) OF EXISTING DEPENDENTS WHILE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES. UPON SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT, VETERANS MAY NOT ADD NEW DEPENDENTS, BUT MAY MODIFY OR REVOKE TRANSFERABILITY ELECTIONS.

6. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: A. TUITION AND FEES. PAID BY THE DVA DIRECTLY TO THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING (IHL). PAYMENTS WILL MEET THE HIGHEST ESTABLISHED CHARGES (BY DVA) FOR IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT A PUBLIC IHL IN THE STATE WHERE THE INSTITUTION IS LOCATED. (1) ACTIVE DUTY. RECEIVE FULL TUITION AND FEES. (2) VETERANS AND SELRES. TUITION AND FEES PAID BY THE VA WILL MEET THE HIGHEST ESTABLISHED CHARGES FOR IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT A PUBLIC IHL IN THE STATE THE INSTITUTION IS LOCATED. (3) SPOUSES. IF SPONSOR IS ON ACTIVE DUTY, SPOUSE RECEIVES FULL TUITION AND FEES. IF SPONSOR IS NOT ON ACTIVE DUTY, TUITION AND FEES PAYMENT WILL MEET THE HIGHEST ESTABLISHED CHARGES (BY THE DVA) FOR IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT A PUBLIC IHL IN THE STATE IN WHICH THE MEMBER IS ENROLLED. (4) DEPENDENT CHILDREN. PAYMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE HIGHEST ESTABLISHED CHARGES (BY THE DVA) FOR IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT A PUBLIC IHL IN THE STATE IN WHICH THE MEMBER IS ENROLLED. B. MONTHLY STIPEND. PAID DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT. THE MONTHLY STIPEND IS BASED UPON THE E-5 WITH DEPENDENTS BAH RATE OF THE ZIP CODE OF THE IHL THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED MORE THAN HALF-TIME, AND NOT ENROLLED SOLELY IN DISTANCE LEARNING (DL) COURSES. (1) ACTIVE DUTY. DO NOT RECEIVE THE MONTHLY STIPEND. (2) VETERANS AND SELRES. ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE MONTHLY STIPEND. (3) SPOUSES. IF SPONSOR IS ON ACTIVE DUTY, THE SPOUSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE MONTHLY STIPEND. IF SPONSOR IS NOT ON ACTIVE DUTY, THE SPOUSE WILL RECEIVE THE MONTHLY STIPEND. (4) DEPENDENT CHILD(REN). ELIGIBLE REGARDLESS OF SPONSORS STATUS.

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More Information on Post-911 GI Bill

• Self-Assessment Checklist • Fact Sheet and FAQs  • Career Counselor Checklist • Career Counselor Flowchart • Obligated Service Flowchart • SELRES Qualifying Service  • NAVADMIN 203/09 • NAVADMIN 187/09• Transferability of Education Benefits website• --  If you were in the Armed Forces (Regular or Drilling

Reserves) and have at least 90 days of active duty service on or after 11 Sep 01, you may be eligible for valuable educational assistance.

• --  Post 9-11 benefits will pay for training received on or after 1 Aug 09.

• --  Review the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefit comparison chart to determine if this is a good choice for you and your family:  http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Benefit_Comparison_Chart.htm

• --  You can apply for the Post 9-11 GI Bill and all other GI Bill Program benefits electronically through VONAPP on the DVA website:  http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp

• -- VA Lettter for Servicemembers• --  For further information, please go to the DVA's website:

www.gibill.va.gov.  You can sign-up to receive e-mail messages as new information is added to the DVA's  Frequently Asked Questions page.  Click here to sign-up.

Remember: Post-9/11 does not pay for TRAINING. Training is considered something entirely different from education.

(Our Congressmen put the Post-9/11 in place so service members serving in the Armed Forces could earn a degree, not to receive training.)

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NAVADMIN 203/09MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/POST 9-11 GI BILL, REAP, AND MGIB-SR TRANSFERABILITY POLICY AND INTERIM PROVISIONS FOR RETIREMENT ELIGIBLE MEMBERS// REF/A/DOC/P.L.110.252/30JUN08// REF/B/DOC/DOD DTM 09-003/22JUN09//NARR/REF A IS PUBLIC LAW 110-252, THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2008. TITLE V OF REF A IS THE POST 9-11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2008. REF B IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) POLICY ON POST 9-11 GI BILL// RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN EXPLAINS TRANSFERABILITY POLICIES AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLICATED AND SERVICEMEMBERS MUST CONSULT WITH THEIR CAREER COUNSELORS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND IT. THIS NAVADMIN IS BROKEN INTO FOUR PARTS: ELIGIBILITY, PROCESS, SERVICE OBLIGATION POLICY, AND REFERENCE INFORMATION.

PART I - ELIGIBILITY1. PER REF A, TRANSFERABILITY UNDER THE POST 9-11 GI BILL IS A RECRUITING AND RETENTION TOOL. WHILE AN INDIVIDUAL MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE POST 9-11 GI BILL, GENERALLY THE OPTION TO TRANSFER A MEMBER'S UNUSED BENEFITS TO A FAMILY MEMBER (SPOUSE/CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE DEFENSE ELIGIBILITY ENROLLMENT SYSTEM(DEERS)) REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE COMMITMENT IN THE ARMED FORCES (ACTIVE DUTY AND/OR SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)). 2. THE TRANSFERABILITY OPTION MUST BE ELECTED WHILE THE MEMBER IS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES. ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO SEPARATE, RETIRE, TRANSFER TO THE FLEET RESERVE OR WHO ARE DISCHARGED PRIOR TO1 AUGUST 2009, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ELECT TRANSFERABILITY. SELRES MEMBERS WHO TRANSFER TO THE RETIRED RESERVE (WITH OR WITHOUT PAY), TRANSFER TO THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE OR WHO ARE DISCHARGED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 2009, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ELECT TRANSFERABILITY. 3. PER REF B, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ELECT TO TRANSFERBENEFITS: A. MUST HAVE SERVED SIX YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES (ACTIVE AND/ORSELRES) AND AGREE TO SERVE FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES FROM THE DATE OF ELECTION; OR, B. MUST HAVE SERVED AT LEAST TEN YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES AND IF EITHER NAVY, DOD POLICY OR FEDERAL STATUTE RESTRICTS THE MEMBER FROM COMMITTING TO FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS, MEMBERS MUST AGREE TO SERVE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED BY THAT POLICY OR STATUTE; OR,

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PART II - PROCESS TO TRANSFER POST 9-11 GI BILL, RESERVE EDUCATION C. IS OR BECOMES RETIREMENT ELIGIBLE (COMPLETION OF 20 YEARS OF ACTIVE FEDERAL SERVICE OR 20 QUALIFYING YEARS AS COMPUTED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12732) DURING THE PERIOD OF 1 AUGUST 2009 THROUGH1 AUGUST 2012, AND AGREES TO SERVE THE ADDITIONAL PERIOD, IF ANY, SPECIFIED BELOW: (1) FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT ON 1 AUGUST 2009, NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. (2) FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AN APPROVED RETIREMENT DATE AFTER1 AUGUST 2009 AND BEFORE 1 JULY 2010, NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. (3) FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT AFTER 1 AUGUST 2009 AND BEFORE 1 AUGUST 2010, ONE YEAR OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. (4) FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT ON OR AFTER 1 AUGUST 2010 AND BEFORE 1 AUGUST 2011, TWO YEARS OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. (5) FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT ON OR AFTER 1 AUGUST 2011 AND BEFORE 1 AUGUST 2012, THREE YEARS OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. 4. MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT ON OR AFTER 1 AUGUST 2012 WILL REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT. TRANSFERRING AN ENTITLEMENT COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT CONSIDERATION IN A MEMBER'S CAREER PLAN. 5. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE AGREEMENT AFTER TRANSFERRING ENTITLEMENT MAY RESULT IN AN OVERPAYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND IS SUBJECT TO COLLECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS (DVA). 6. WHILE THE MEMBER IS IN THE ARMED FORCES, NEW DEPENDENTS MAY BE ADDED, ENTITLEMENTS CHANGED OR UNUSED ENTITLEMENTS REVOKED. THESE CHANGES WILL BE MADE BY THE MEMBER THROUGH THE TRANSFERABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS (TEB) WEBSITE (HTTPS://WWW.DMDC.OSD.MIL/TEB). AFTER RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES, THE VETERAN MAY MODIFY OR REVOKE TRANSFERRED ENTITLEMENT FOR EXISTING DESIGNATED DEPENDENTS BY SUBMITTING A REQUEST IN WRITING TO THE DVA.

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP) CHAPTER 1607, AND MONTGOMERY GI BILL-SELECTED RESERVE (MGIB-SR) CHAPTER 1606 ENTITLEMENTS.1. ENSURE SPOUSE/CHILD(REN) IS/ARE ENROLLED IN DEERS PRIOR TO MAKING ELECTION TO TRANSFER ENTITLEMENT.2. ENSURE ADDITIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION (OFFICER AND ENLISTED) IS PROPERLY DOCUMENTED IN ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD (ESR) PRIOR TO INITIATING TRANSFERABILITY REQUEST. REFER TO PARAGRAPH 9 FOR SPECIFIC SITUATIONS TO ACHIEVE REQUIRED SERVICE OBLIGATIONS. REQUESTS WILL BE DISAPPROVED FOR MEMBERS WHOSE ESR DOES NOT REFLECT THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MEMBERS WHOSE APPLICATIONS ARE DISAPPROVED WILL BE REQUIRED TO REAPPLY FOR TRANSFERABILITY WITH A NEW SERVICE OBLIGATION DATE. IT IS CRITICAL THAT MEMBERS VISIT THEIR COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR AND COMPLETE SERVICE OBLIGATION DOCUMENTATION AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AND BEFORE APPLYING ON-LINE FOR TRANSFERABILITY. A. SERVICE MEMBERS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION TO TRANSFER BENEFITS SHOULD GO TO HTTPS://WWW.DMDC.OSD.MIL/TEB TO COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION. THIS INCLUDES RETIREMENT ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS (PART I PARAS 3C(1) AND 3C(2) ABOVE) AND SERVICE MEMBERS WITH EXISTING AGREEMENTS THAT WILL COVER THE REQUIRED SERVICE OBLIGATION.

B. ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR CAREER COUNSELOR TO ENSURE THEIR EAOS/EOS IS SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION AND/OR DISCUSS OBLIGATED SERVICE OPTIONS. 3. COMPLETE ELECTRONIC TRANSFER ELECTION USING TEB. A. MEMBER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAMS. BY CHOOSING TRANSFERABILITY UNDER THE POST 9-11 GI BILL, OR REAP, OR MGIB-SR, THE MEMBER IS MAKING AN IRREVOCABLE DECISION TO CONVERT OVER TO THAT EDUCATION BENEFIT PROGRAM. B. MEMBER'S DEPENDENTS WILL BE LISTED ON THE APPLICATION, PRE- POPULATED FROM DEERS. C. AN INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERRING POST 9-11 ENTITLEMENT MUST DESIGNATE THE ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS(S), THE NUMBER OF MONTHS OF ENTITLEMENT TO BE TRANSFERRED AND SPECIFY THE PERIOD OF USE. THE NUMBER OF MONTHS TRANSFERRED MAY NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF THE MONTHS OF UNUSED ENTITLEMENT AVAILABLE UNDER THE POST 9-11 GI BILL, 36 MONTHS OR THE NUMBER OF MONTHS SPECIFIED BY DOD. D. THE MEMBER CAN ONLY MODIFY THEIR REQUEST ONCE IT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY BUPERS-26/COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1C21).4. MEMBERS MAY CHECK TEB PERIODICALLY FOR STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATION. A. IF REQUEST IS DISAPPROVED, MEMBER MUST TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND REAPPLY. APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO DVA VIA THE DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER. B. REQUESTS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED WILL REFLECT A PROJECTED OBLIGATION END DATE (POED), NORMALLY FOUR YEARS. REQUESTS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS APPROACHING HIGH YEAR TENURE (HYT) WILL REFLECT A FOUR- YEAR POED; HOWEVER, IF UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS OBLIGATION DUE TO HYT DISCHARGE, MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR TRANSFERABILITY OBLIGATION. 5. A COPY OF THE APPROVED TEB APPLICATION AND VA FORM 22-1990E MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DEPENDENT AND FORWARDED TO THE VA FOR PROCESSING. FORM IS LOCATED ON WWW.GIBILL.VA.GOV. THE VA WILL PROVIDE THE DEPENDENT WITH A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY WHICH WILL BE TAKEN TO THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION FOR ENROLLMENT. THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION WILL COMPLETE ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION AND FORWARD TO THE VA FOR PAYMENT.

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PART III - SERVICE OBLIGATION POLICY1. ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 12 MONTHS TO THEIR EAOS/ EOS WILL REENLIST PER STANDARD PROCEDURES.2. NON-SRB/ESRP ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS WITH GREATER THAN 12 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 24 MONTHS TO THEIR EAOS/EOS ARE GRANTED AN EXCEPTION TO THE REENLISTMENT POLICY. REENLISTMENTS WILL BE ROUTED THROUGH THE STANDARD PROCESS FOR PAY-GRADE AND ZONE. THIS EXCEPTION TO POLICY EXPIRES 1 JANUARY 2010.3. SRB/ESRP-ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS WITH GREATER THAN 12 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 24 MONTHS TO THEIR EAOS/EOS AND WHO HAVE ALREADY REENLISTED ONCE FOR A BONUS IN THEIR CURRENT ZONE, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A SHORT TERM EXTENSION TO MEET THE TRANSFERABILITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT TO BE APPROVED BY NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811 FOR ACTIVE/PERS-812 FOR SELRES, FULL-TIME SUPPORT (FTS), AND CANVASSER RECRUITER (CANREC)). SERVICE MEMBERS WHO REQUIRE GREATER THAN 23 MONTHS ADDITIONAL SERVICE MUST SIGN A PAGE 13 STATING THE SERVICE MEMBER AGREES TO REENLIST TO COMPLETE THEIR FULL COMMITMENT FOR TRANSFERABILITY. AN ADDITIONAL SHORT TERM EXTENSION WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE TRANSFERABILITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT. ALL SHORT TERM EXTENSION REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2010.4. SERVICE MEMBERS IN ZONES A, B AND C THAT WILL REQUIRE PERFORM TO SERVE (PTS) APPROVAL PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR REENLISTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT EARLY APPLICATION REQUESTS BY UTILIZING THE EARLY APPLY ("STAR") QUESTION ON THE PTS APPLICATION. THIS EXCEPTION TO POLICY EXPIRES 1 JANUARY 2010.5. SERVICE MEMBERS WITH GREATER THAN 24 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 48 MONTHS TO THEIR EAOS/EOS CAN APPLY FOR A SHORT TERM EXTENSION TO BE APPROVED BY NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811 FOR ACTIVE/PERS-812 FOR SELRES, FTS, AND CANREC). SAILORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PTS APPROVAL AS LONG AS THE EXTENSION DOES NOT CAUSE THEM TO CROSS INTO A NEW ZONE. ALL SHORT TERM EXTENSION REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2010.6. ALL SERVICE MEMBERS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO REENLIST OR EXTEND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES. SERVICE MEMBERS SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER ANY REENLISTMENT AND/OR EXTENSION OF OBLIGATED SERVICE WHICH COULD CROSS ZONE BOUNDARIES AND THEREBY REMOVE THEIR ELIGIBILITY TO REENLIST FOR A BONUS. SERVICE MEMBERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR CAREER COUNSELORS AND WEIGH ALL OPTIONS BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS.7. ALL OFFICERS, OTHER THAN THOSE IN CATEGORIES LISTED IN PART I PARAS 3C, AND SELRES ENLISTED MEMBERS: THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER WILL COMPLETE A PAGE 13 IN THE NAVY STANDARD INTEGRATED PERSONNEL SYSTEM (NSIPS) ESR AGREEING TO SERVE THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL YEARS OF SERVICE. PAGE 13 WILL READ: "I UNDERSTAND BY SIGNING THIS PAGE 13, I AGREE TO COMPLETE FOUR MORE YEARS IN THE ARMED FORCES (ACTIVE OR SELECTED RESERVE) FROM THE DATE I REQUEST TRANSFERABILITY OF POST 9-11, REAP OR MGIB-SR EDUCATION BENEFITS TO MY DEPENDENTS/FAMILY MEMBERS. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS FOUR YEAR OBLIGATION MAY LEAD TO AN OVERPAYMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS THAT MAY BE RECOUPED FOR ANY PAYMENTS MADE TO DEPENDENTS/ FAMILY MEMBERS." THE PAGE 13 WILL BE SIGNED BY MEMBER, WITNESSED AND DATED.

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PART IV - REFERENCE INFORMATION1. USE OF TRANSFERRED ENTITLEMENT BY FAMILY MEMBERS. A. SEE DVA'S WEB SITE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING USE AND BENEFITS OF TRANSFERRED POST 9-11 ENTITLEMENT. B. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND A SERVICEMEMBER TRANSFERABILITY PROCESS CHECKLIST ARE AVAILABLE ON NAVY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE (NKO) AND BUPERS WEBSITE. HTTP://WWW.NPC.NAVY.MIL/CAREERINFO/EDUCATION/GIBILL. 2. POINTS OF CONTACT: - ANN HUNTER, OPNAV N153, AT (703) 614-9629/DSN 224, OR EMAIL ANN.HUNTER(AT)NAVY.MIL.- THE NPC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672)/DSN 882-5672.3. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1.// BT

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O E All ActionX Determine obligation required for transferring entitlement to family members.

Acquire sufficient obligated service to provide 4 full years from the date of your request to transfer entitlement. Example: YN1 Sailor has an EAOS of 15 December 2009. He desires to transfer his entitlement to his spouse, Sally, on 1 October 2009. He must have 4 full years of obligated service on 1 October 2009. He must obligate to 30 September 2013 if he submits his request for transfer on 1 October 2009. He must consult with his NCC/CCC to determine how to meet his obligation in accordance with current policies.* Members retirement-eligible on 1 AUG 2009 do not require any additional obligated service.**See note for exceptions to the 4-yr requirement for other members nearing retirement eligibility.***Review interim provisions through 1 Jan 2010 for SRB/ESRP-eligible members.

x Enlisted service members with less than 12 months to their EAOS/Eos will reenlist per standard procedures.X Non-SRB/ESRP eligible service members with greater than 12 months and less than 24 months to their EAOS/EOS are

granted an exception to the reenlistment policy. Reenlistments will be routed through the standard process for pay-grade and zone. This exception to policy expires 1 January 2010.

X Verify the obligation data (new Expiration of Active Obligated Service (EAOS)) or the page 13 is reflecting in member's ESR prior to submission of request. Request will be disapproved if EAOS/Page 13 is not viewable in ESR at the time of processing, requiring member to resubmit.

X Submit request through the Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB) program at www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB. Check on status periodically through website.

Service members with greater than 24 months and less than 48 months to their EAOS/EOS can apply for a short term extension to be approved by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811 for Active/PERS-812 for SELRES, FTS, and CANREC). Sailors are not required to have PTS approval as long as the extension does not cause them to cross into a new zone. All short term extension requests must be received before 1 January 2010.

X All officers, other than those in categories listed in paras 3C of NAVADMIN 203/09 and SELRES enlisted members: the administrative officer will complete a page 13 in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR agreeing to serve the required additional years of service. See NAVADMIN 203/09 for page 13 requirements.

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SRB/ESRP-eligible service members with greater than 12 months and less than 24 months to their EAOS/EOS and who have already reenlisted once for a bonus in their current zone, are eligible to apply for a short term extension to meet the transferability service requirement to be approved by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811 for active/PERS-812 for SELRES, Full-Time Support (FTS), and Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC)). Service members who require greater than 23 months additional service must sign a page 13 stating the service member agrees to reenlist to complete their full commitment for transferability. An additional short term extension will not be approved for the purpose of meeting the transferability service requirement. All short term extension requests must be received before 1 January 2010.

X Service members in Zones A, B and C that will require Perform To Serve (PTS) approval prior to applying for reenlistment will be allowed to submit early application requests by utilizing the early apply (“STAR”) question on the PTS application. This exception to policy expires 1 January 2010.

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EAOS sufficient- or -

Retirement eligible

DMDC Web Portal

Servicemember apply

for transferability

Servicemember

• EOS / EAOS insufficient to effect obligation

EAOS insufficient

BUPERS-26/COMNAVRESFOR

Service Representatives

Verify:• Six years service complete• EOS/EAOS documented to •support required service obligation

Servicemember required to reapply for

transferability (establish new obligation

start date) and ensure EOS / EAOS

sufficient for new obligation start date

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approved TEB application

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Servicemembers who bypass retention and/or EOS / EAOS verification risk having application disapproved

VA forwards certificate of eligibility to dependent

Dependent takes certificate of eligibility to

academic instituion for processing

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processes for payment through

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Transferability Process Map

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• Member who has served at least 10 years and either standard policy (Service or DoD) or statute preclude them from committing to four additional years, may still transfer benefits but must commit for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute

• Interim provisions for retirement eligible Service members– Eligible for retirement (20 years or more) on or before August 1, 2009, no additional service required – Approved retirement dates on or before July 1, 2010, no additional service required – Eligible for retirement on or after August 1, 2009, and before 1 August 2010, one year service required– Eligible for retirement on or after August 1, 2010, and before 1 August 2011, two years service required– Eligible for retirement on or after August 1, 2011, and before 1 August 2012, three years service required

• Service obligation begins when member elects transferability

• To be eligible, family member must be enrolled in DEERS at the time of transfer but does not have to be in DEERS when used

• May transfer all or a portion of the benefits to spouse, one or more dependent children or a combination up to 36 months of unused benefits

• Modification or revocation

– May add, modify or revoke entitlement while serving in the Armed Forces

– May modify or revoke entitlement after separating from the Armed Forces

• Spouse of Active Duty Member

– May use once the sponsor has achieved 6 years of service and agrees to 4 additional years

– Is not authorized the monthly or books/supplies stipends as long as sponsor is on active duty

– Has a 15-year limitation on benefit use from sponsors last Honorable Discharge

• Spouse of Selected Reserve or Veteran is eligible for all benefits

• Dependent child, regardless of sponsor status (AC, RC, Veteran)

– May use after sponsor has completed 10 years of service

– Is authorized both the monthly and books/supplies stipends

– Must meet the requirements of secondary school diploma or 18 years of age

– Not subject to time limitation but may not use after reaching the age of 26

• Funds are not taxable and are not considered in any property settlement

• Death of sponsor does not affect the transferred entitlement

• Failure to complete Service agreement

– Subject to collection of used benefits by VA and may result in loss of transferability option as determined by Navy policy

– Exceptions: Discharge for a non service connected medical condition, for hardship or for a physical or mental condition (not a disability) that interferes with performance of duty

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

Q1. What do I have to do to enroll in Post 9/11 GI Bill?

A1. You are not required to enroll. Service members who have served at least 90 days aggregate, and up to 36 months of qualifying active duty time since Sept 11, 2001, are eligible for Post 9/11 benefits (40%-100%).

Q2. What is qualifying active duty time?

A2. QAD: 90+ aggregate days of active duty service on or after September 11, 2001.SELRES qualifying time: both voluntary and non-voluntary periods of mobilization, ADSW, ADOS, & ADT. It does not include AT. Boot camp and A School training are excluded for service less than 24 months (36 months for SELRES). After the completion of 24 months of AD, these will apply. NOTE: The VA determines the eligibility based on Qualifying AD Service. The following active duty time is not included in qualifying active duty: a. Statutory USNA and NROTC service obligations b. Service obligations incurred with the Student Loan Repayment Program c. AT and drilling time is not considered qualifying active duty for SELRES d. IADT is not considered qualifying active duty until after the SELRES has completed 24 months of active duty time e. Qualifying active duty begins to accrue after completion of Boot Camp and "A" school.

Q3. What will I receive if I use the benefit while on active duty?

A3. Active duty members will receive full tuition and fees for courses taken. If the member is using tuition assistance, they will receive the difference between what TA will fund and actual costs. Active duty members do not receive the monthly or book stipend.

Q4. What will I receive if I use the benefit while a drilling Reservist?

A4. Drilling Reservists will receive benefits based on percentage of qualifying active duty time and will receive: tuition and fees, (restricted to the most expensive, undergraduate, in-state tuition for the state where the college is located), up to $1,000 annual book stipend and monthly stipend, as applicable.

Q5. When do my benefits expire?

A5. Veterans have 15 years from the last discharge or release from active duty of at least 90 continuous days (other than for training). Discharge must be an honorable discharge.

Q6. Will I be able to use this benefit to for a graduate degree?

A6. Yes. If the tuition and fees are greater than amount allowed, the member would be responsible for the additional costs if the institution is not part of the Yellow Ribbon program.

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More Frequently Ask Questions – Answered*• I was given the Navy College Fund when I enlisted. Do I still get that if I convert to Post 9/11?

– You should be completely vested in MGIB (pay your $1200) before converting. If completely vested, you will receive a lump sum payment at the beginning of each semester. If not completely vested, you will receive a reduced amount.

• Are there any exceptions to the reenlistment policy for transferability?– No, enlisted members must wait until they are reenlistment eligible – If there are other approved methods for short term extensions that will satisfy the service obligation, the Command can

execute.• I cannot obligate due to HYT, can I still transfer my benefit?

– Yes. The member must obligate to the HYT date before the application will be approved.• What if I am released due to a Career Board prior to completing my service obligation?

– You do not lose transferability as long as the Navy releases you and you do not volunteer for separation or retirement before you have completed the service obligation

• I never had the MGIB, am I eligible for Post 9/11?– Enrollment in MGIB is not a requirement for eligibility. If you have met the active duty TIS requirement, then yes, you are

eligible.• I applied for transferability and no one has contacted me on the status. What should I do?

– Go back to https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB and check the status--upper left hand corner under your name. It takes about one day to process your application

• I applied months ago, my dependent is in school but we have not received any money from the VA. What should I do?– First verify that the college has certified enrollment. The VA will not process payments without this information.– If they have and it has been over 90 days, contact the Navy POC for assistance

• Am I eligible for the benefit myself?– Yes, provided you have at least 90 days of qualifying active duty time

• What if I decide to leave the Service before my service obligation is complete? – If a member voluntarily elects to leave, then the member will lose transferability.– If the member is asked to leave before the service obligation is complete, as in reduction in force, they member will not

lose transferability• The VA denied my eligibility or determined eligibility to be less than I thought. What should I do?

– Verify documentation on qualifying AD time – Contact Service representative to ensure all AD orders are on file– Provide this information to the VA

• If the school enrolls me without the CoE and the VA later denies me full benefits, am I liable for the tuition?– Yes, if the college defers payment and later the VA does not honor all your claim, you must pay the institution all

expenses owed

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• My husband and I are dual military. Can we both transfer benefits?

– Yes, but all family members must be listed in DEERS under both parents but only as a dependent under one parent

• How do I qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

– You must be 100% qualification rate.

• How do scholarships work with Post 9/11?

– Varies with type of scholarship but typically, Post 9/11 pays first

• All my dependents are not showing up on TEB.

– If is child is 23 or older, you will not be able to transfer benefits.

– If a child is over 19 and in college, make sure you have their enrollment verified by the college and have them reenter into DEERS.

• I am retired and cannot access TEB anymore.

– TEB is for active duty only. Veteran’s will have to contact the VA to makes changes to transfer allocations.

• I am a member of the VTU, am I eligible for transferability?– You must apply for transferability while in the Armed Forces. Members in the VTU/IRR or not considered to be in the

Armed Forces • If I die while in the Armed Forces, will my dependents be eligible for Post 9/11?

– If you are on active duty at the time of death, and the death was not due to neglect, suicide or illegal activity, then each dependent child may received 36 months of benefit under Post 9/11. This is referred to at the GYSGT Fry Scholarship.

• My certificate of eligibility does not grant me 100% but my records clearly indicate I am qualified for 100%? What steps should I take?

– Navy records for Reservists leaves a lot to be desired. In order to make sure the VA gets the correct qualifying active duty time, you should check you records first. VA will see you mobilization but not your ADSW or ADT. If you are counting on this to bring your % up, you will need to call 1-800-6221-8853 or email cnrfcpost911gibill@navy.mil for assistance.

•Special Thanks to:

•LCDR E. F. Zardeskas of CHNAVPERS Education Branch (N153D1) for invaluable chop & advice for this updated edition.

•Ms Ann Hunter of for her dedication, patience and expeditious response to many inquiries & expertise of the subject.

•NCCM Linda Maclean for being the channel of the many information & connecting the NCs of the COMNAVAIRPAC

•Veterans Administration (VA) for providing most of the information (information) from the VA website.

Notes from pages 22 – 29 were taken from the recent July 2010 NCA Symposium notes by M. Hunter.

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Submitting a Request to Transfer 1. Using your CAC card or DFAS pin, log on to the DoD Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB) Web page located at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/ 2. The family members eligible for benefits under DEERS will be shown. (If a dependent’s name is grayed out or the edit button does not work, it means that the member is not eligible for DEERS benefits and thus is not eligible to receive transferred benefits.)3. Click the edit button for each family member you want to transfer benefits to. Choose the start date and end date, and number of months of benefit to transfer. (Spouses can use for up to 15 years after the member separates/retires; children can use until their 26th birthday.)NOTE: For service members who wish to transfer their benefits to dependents who are not old enough now to attend an College/University: When a dependent is not college age, and the member is applying for TEB, the application will still require the member to assign them a “time” (# of months of benefits) when applying. The member should assign all their dependents some time (total not to exceed amount member is eligible to transfer or the application will be automatically disapproved) these amounts can be changed at a later date. The application also asks for start and end dates for each dependent that they will be using the transferred benefit. Input the date the dependent child turns 18 as the starting date and when they turn 26 as the ending date. The VA will not turn the application down if the dates are not met as many high school dependents are graduating at the age of 17. (Highly recommend that you take a "screen shot" of the finished application and approval page for your records at a later date.)4. Once you’ve added your family members, check all the boxes to indicate you’ve read and understand each statement on the transfer request page. This includes checking the boxes that reference the MGIB even if you did not have it previously. After you have submitted your request to transfer benefits, in the upper left corner of the TEB site, you will see your name, status as submitted, and the date of status (blank). To track the status of your request, you will have to return to the TEB page and monitor the status. After a request is approved, the status of your request will change to ‘approved’ and the date of status (approval) will be the date you submitted your request. The TEB site will automatically transfer the data to the VA, so that they can process a family member’s request for a certificate of eligibility. 5. Once your request is approved, and your dependent is ready to utilize the benefit (going to attend College/University), you and/or dependent need to log onto VONAP through the DVA website (www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Post-911.htm) and complete the 22-1990E form (after logging into VONAP, go to the options drop down menu and choose “create new form”) to submit a request for a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA. 6. The DVA will send the dependent a letter in approx 8-10 weeks (Certificate of Eligibility) stating they are approved for the education benefit at their specific College/University. After receiving the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA, family members will provide the certificate to the school VA counselor/representative so they can verify their enrollment to the DVA. Recommend speaking with the University VA Representative/Counselor and make them aware of your usage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.7. If the family member (student/dependent) has not received the COE from VA when they enroll in school, they should ask the school veterans certifying official at the school to submit an enrollment certification for the academic term to the VA. By submitting the enrollment certification early both the school and the student will received payment in a more timely manner than waiting for the COE then certifying the students enrollment.8. Tuition funds will be sent direct from the VA to the school. Children using transferred benefits will receive the monthly living stipend and the books and supplies stipend. Spouses using transferred benefits will only receive the monthly living stipend and the books and supplies stipend if they use the benefits after you separate from active duty. (The monthly stipend and book/supply stipend will be separate deposits.)

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• The Navy announced the establish

ment of th

e Career

Transitio

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t Sailors t

ransitioning

between the Navy's active and Reserve components.

•"The overall g

oals of th

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the transitio

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billets, decrease tra

nsition processin

g times a

nd error rates,

and increase Reserve affiliation among qualified Sa

ilors

leaving active duty," said Vice Adm. M

ark Ferguson, chief of

naval personnel.

•The CTO was esta

blished under th

e Navy's continuum of

service initiative. It

is designed to develop fle

xible se

rvice

options to meet Sa

ilors individual career objectives.

•Future program plans for th

e CTO include managing all

enlisted perso

nnel by directing active to reserve transitio

ns,

centralizin

g administrative

actions in processin

g and

streamlining non-mobiliza

tion Reserve-to-active-duty

transitio

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• Relevant instru

ctions, documents a

nd information are

located under the tra

nsition (C

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info webpage at www.Npc.Navy.Mil/c

areerinfo/transitio

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Additional in

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229/09.

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•New Rule on

OBLISERVE &

Extensio

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• Post 911

GI Bill (P

art

4) Matrix

•Changes on CMS-ID

•PTS (W

hat’s Up PTS

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•Latest SRB & More!

The Commander in Chief and Se

cretary of Defense

will be holding an online To

wn Hall meeting and will

be takin

g questions d

irectly from our se

rvice members

deployed in support of C

ENTCOM. The URL fo

r the

homepage is www.milita

ryonesource.com/to

wnhall.

It will lin

k you to the page where you'll b

e able to post

a question and vote on the questio

ns that have

already been posted. Th

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e open from 18

Aug-18 Sep and for th

ose who can't access t

his Web

site but have a questio

n, a separate e-mail a

ddress

has been se

t up at townhall@militaryonesource.com.

Town Hall Meeting with Commander in

Chief

Effective October 2009, the organiza

tional construct

and business rules o

n CMS-ID (In

teractive Detailing) will

change as follows:

A. The sa

ilor negotiation window will be nine to se

ven

months prior to

a Sailor's P

RD, providing a 3-month

window to negotiate for orders before a sa

ilor is eligible

for a directed "needs of th

e navy" assignment.

B. The manning contro

l authorities (M

CA) will u

se

CMS/ID to advertise

more requisitions e

ach cycle.

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of the requisiti

ons will b

e displayed in

the green zone. G

SA requisitions w

ill continue to be

displayed in the purple zone. A

major enhancement,

the red zone, w

ill now display the most c

ritical re

adiness

degrading requisitions

D. If not fil

led, they will d

irectly degrade the mission

capability of a deploying unit, o

perational support

organization or tra

ining command. NPC will fi

ll every

red zone requisiti

on every month, and all sailors in

the

negotiating window (PRD minus 9 months) will b

e

considered to be eligible for assignment, p

erhaps

involuntarily, to red zo

ne requisitions. T

hese priority

requisitions w

ill be identifie

d each month by the MCA,

and the number of red zo

ne requisitions w

ill not exceed

two per rate (e

.g., Two YN3, tw

o YN2, two YN1, etc) fo

r

both sea and shore requisiti

ons. (Fro

m Page 1, CMS-ID

)

Detailers will id

entify sa

ilors for assig

nment to critic

al red

zone requirements using the following prioritie

s:

(1) first p

riority - volunteers.

(2) second priority

- sailors who are available for

immediate assignment. G

enerally, these are sa

ilors

returning to full duty fro

m limited duty, or sa

ilors whose

current assig

nment has been curtailed for so

me reason.

(3) third priority

- sailors who are unassig

ned and

who are within their "needs o

f the navy" w

indow (PRD

minus 6 months).

(4) fourth priority

- sailors who are within 9 m

onths

of their P

RD. These sa

ilors will b

e further categorized by

PRD month, startin

g with those who have been in their

negotiation window the longest. Read NAVADMIN

249/09 for complete details.

Latest Changes in

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rders

•Continuation Board•Extension

•Post 9-11 GI Bill•NAVADMINS

•NCPACE schedule•Advancement

Navy Annual Counselors Symposium Highlights

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AUGUST 09

AUGUST 09

Vol. 3Vol. 366

• 17 August 2009: communication to the board by the eligible

member must be postmarked by this date. Selection board

packages provide candidates the opportunity to submit any

missing documents from the sections of their records that are

viewed by the selection boards. Only documents the member

has verified as missing from their permanent personnel record

may be submitted as a continuation selection board package.

• 1 September 2009: last day for board correspondence via

message by the command.

• 21 September 2009: continuation board convenes.

• November 2009: a list of enlisted personnel selected for

continuation will be published via NAVADMIN.

A P4 to Commanding Officers will provide a list of those

members not selected for continuation. No later than seven

working days after Commanding Officers receive the P4,

command verification of sailor notification shall be submitted to

pers-811/812 via official message.

• 15 J anuary 2010: fleet reserve/retirement requests for

members not selected for continuation must be received by

pers-823 no later than this date.

• 30 J une 2010: last authorized effective date, except as noted

in para 4.G or para 7 of ref a, for members not selected for

continuation to transition to fleet reserve or retire.

CONTINUATION BOARD

COUNTDOWN: Dates to Remember

•For more CCC Symposium highlights, presentation

and insider summary click:

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HS6

AMC (Sel) Chase, Stepfaney

AEC (Sel) Scanlan, Paul VAQ-135

AEC (Sel) Costin, Andrew

ADC (Sel) Cowan, Daniel

ATC (Sel) Garcia, J ose

ATC (Sel) Shore, Paul VAW-117

AZC (Sel) Belt, Sean

ADC (Sel) Cortez, J oyce

ATC (Sel) Foster, ArthurVFA-14

AMC (Sel) Adams, WalterVFA-41

AZC (Sel) Edwards, Mark

AMEC (Sel) Evangelista, Eddy

ATC (Sel) Peterson, Charles

AOC (Sel) Valdez, Alejandro

ADC (Sel) Weese, CoyVFA-86

AEC (Sel) Bond, Sean

ATC (Sel) Doherty, J ames J oseph

ATC (Sel) Fann, Vincent

AOC (Sel) Mackie J ames VFA-97

AOC (Sel) Sartain, J eremy

AMC (Sel) Simmons, Richard

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•Highlights from CCC Symposium

•Restoration of PCS

•Post 9-11 GI Bill

•NAVADMINS

•NCPACE schedule

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Beginning August 1, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will offer Sailors and their family members a new option to pay for higher education. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefit package since the Service members' Readjustment Act, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights, whichwas signed into law in 1944.

Benefits for active duty members • The Post-9/11 GI Bill will cover payment of tuition and fees for active duty service members attending a public institution of higher learning, either on campus or online. • If a service member is taking courses using Tuition Assistance (TA), the Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay for the amount of tuition and fees that are not covered by TA.

Benefits for qualified veterans or qualified dependents • For veterans and their dependents, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will cover tuition and fees, not to exceed the highest established charges for in-state undergraduate tuition rate at a public institution of higher learning in the state where the veteran or dependent is attending school.

• The program will also pay a monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents determined by the ZIP code of the institution of higher learning if the beneficiary is enrolled more than half time with at least one course in a traditional classroom setting. Service members may also receive a book and supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per academic year.

Transferability • Sailors are now able to transfer benefits to their dependents. Transferability has been one of the most requested benefits from the fleet and family advocacy groups. • To qualify for transferability, the service member must have served at least six years on active duty or in the Selected Reserve, must commit to another four years and must be on active duty on August 1, 2009.

• If a service member retires prior to August 1, 2009, but has active duty service after September 11, 2001, they are eligible for benefits, but not transferability.

Additional information • While the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides excellent benefits, some service members and veterans will benefit more under other programs. The decision on which program to use depends on individual factors, including the type of education or training the beneficiary plans to pursue. • Tuition for programs from private or graduate schools that exceed the highest established charges for public, in-state undergraduate tuition may be offset through the Yellow Ribbon program. • NAVADMIN 187/09 outlines Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility requirements and benefits.

POST 9/11 G.I. BILL

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-30 2009 Compiled & Digested for You

USS Nimitz through Navy College Learning Program will

provide Basic Skills Class. This is a instructor led classes in

three subjects: English, Mathematics, and Reading.

Each class covers a single subject. You may enroll in as

many classes as you can fit into your work and personal

schedules. Each NCLP class is held for a total of 45

hours. Classes are over a period of eight weeks.

Instruction in the classes is limited to no more than four

hours each day. You will be given a placement test on

the first day of class. Class will be held starting on 23

November from 1900

-2130. Contact your CCC or ESO

for details and specific locations.

See Education section

on page 2 for more details.

Basic Skills Class on Nimitz

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-040 para 5.a.

IAW BUPERSINST 1900.8, DD214 should read: Non

retention on active duty

- J GH - RE-3M/RE-4/RE-6 as

appropriateSailors separated at HYT or denied extension to HYT

due to overmanned rating zones (and have PTS

approval) can qualify for full sep pay (MILPERSMAN

1160-120 and attached email refers), DD214 should

read: Completion of required active service

- J BK - RE-

4/RE-6 as appropriateNote: use J GH for those

elig for half sep pay, and use

J BK for those elig for full sep pay. Sailor separated at

HYT but only eligible for half sep pay, DD214 should

read: Non retention on active duty

- J GH - RE-6 as

appropriate. 1/2 pay if separated at EAOS...see

below references.MPM 1910

-0405. Half-Pay Criteria. The following are the criteria for

half pay eligibility:

a. Expiration of Service Obligation: This category

includes servicemembers

"not retention eligible"

separated at their expiration of active obligated

service (EAOS) or HYT.

Servicemembersseparated for HYT need not be

"advancement eligible" for entitlement to half pay.

Released date of November 2009 Career Wise: October 31

Separation Pay & DD 214

NOVEMBER 2009 The Barbwire Te

am Vol. 39

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I s your EAOS within 12 months & undecided?

Attend the AIRWING Bi

-Monthly Pre-Sep Class

to be held again on 6

th November, 1330-1630

at RELMIN Classroom. Attend this brief and

then decide if you are staying Navy or join the

Civilian world. Contact your CCC to register &

details about other available class.

(This prep-

class 2648 can also be a one

-on-one counseling,

required prior to taking the regular TAP or prior to

separating from the Navy)

It's not what you achieve, it's what you overcome. That's

what defines your career. ~ Carlton Fisk

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