**Veteran Benefits Administration M22-4, Part VIII**

**Department of Veterans Affairs Change 20**

**Washington, DC 20420 July 14, 2005**

Part VIII, "Chapter 1606 Procedures" Veterans Benefits Administration
Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:

Paragraph 1.02A is new and explains the organization of the reserve
components, the difference between call-up service and AGR service, and
the difference between service authorized under title 10 U.S. Code and
title 32 U.S. Code.

Paragraph 1.03d is a totally revised discussion of dual eligibility. We
have included several examples of dual eligibility.

Paragraph 1.07 updates the instructions on delimiting dates and
extensions of delimiting dates.

Paragraph 1.09 clarifies types of training under chapter 1606. Some
historical material is deleted.

Brackets \[ \] have been used to identify new and revised material.

By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits

Willie C. Clark, Sr.

Acting Director, Education Service

Distribution: RPC 2229

FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each

M22-4, Part VIII, Chapter 1 -- General

**Part 8: Chapter 1 -- General**

[Print This Document]{.underline}

[1.01 Background\
1.02 Responsibilities of \[DoD, DHS\], and VA\
]{.underline}\[[1.02A Reserve Component Background\]]{.underline}\
[1.03 Eligibility (38 CFR 21.7540)\
1.04 Unsatisfactory Participation\
1.05 Entitlement (38 CFR 21.7570)\
1.06 Eligibility Under Two or More Programs\
1.07 Period of Eligibility (38 CFR 21.7550)\
1.08 Extension of Period of Eligibility Due to Service-Connected
Disability (38 CFR 21.7551)\
1.09 Programs of Education History (38 CFR 21.7610)\
1.10 Monthly Rates (38 CFR 21.7636)\
1.11 Processing Overview\
1.12 \[Reserved\]\
1.13 Other Chapter 1606 Procedures\
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**[Appendix A]{.underline} - Current Chapter 1606 Rates**\
[A.01 Chapter 1606 Current Rate Table (Cost of Living Adjustment
10/1/2004)\
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**[Appendix B -]{.underline} Complete Chapter 1606 Rates**\
[B.01 Table B.01. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table (Public Laws 98-525,
101-189, 102-25, and 102-568)\
B.02 Table B.02. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table (Public Law 103-66,
Cost of Living 10-1-95, Cost of Living 10-1-96, and Public Law 104-275)\
B.03 Table B.03. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table (Cost of Living
10-1-97, Public Law 105-178, Cost of Living 10-1-99, and Cost of Living
10-1-00)\
B.04 Table B.04. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table (Cost of Living
Increases 10-1-01, 10-1-02, 10-1-03, and 10-1-04)\
B.05 Table B.05. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table (RESERVED FOR FUTURE
USE)]{.underline}

**[Appendix C]{.underline} - Chapter 1606 Kicker Rate Table**\
[C.01 Table C.01. Chapter 1606 Kicker Rate Table]{.underline}

**1.01  BACKGROUND\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        a.  This chapter provides an overview of the provisions of the
chapter 1606 program, title 10, U.S. Code (the Montgomery GI Bill -
Selected Reserve).  The remaining chapters in this part and the Training
Guide (TG) 22-99-5, The Chapter 1606 User Guide, provide detailed
procedures for processing claims.

        b.  The purpose of chapter 1606 is to provide educational
assistance to members of and encourage membership in the Selected
Reserve of the Ready Reserve of any of the reserve components of the
Armed Forces. These components include the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve,
Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Army National Guard, and Air
National Guard which are under the Department of Defense (DoD), and the
Coast Guard Reserve which is under the \[Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)\] when it is not operating as a service in the Navy.

*NOTE:  Some provisions of chapter 1606 are administered solely by DoD
and DHS.  These provisions are highlighted in this chapter.*

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**1.02  RESPONSIBILITIES OF \[DoD, DHS\], AND VA\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        **a.  DoD and DHS Responsibilities**.  DoD and DHS have the
responsibility to:

        (1)  Establish policy regarding eligibility and evidence
requirements for chapter 1606 benefits.

        (2)  Provide a written notice of basic eligibility (Notice of
Basic Eligibility-NOBE) to each reservist when he or she meets basic
eligibility requirements for educational assistance under chapter 1606. 
Such notice shall summarize the provisions of chapter 1606 and include
prominent reference to the provisions regarding termination of
assistance and penalties for failure to participate satisfactorily.

        (3)  Notify VA when a reservist becomes ineligible for chapter
1606 benefits.

        (4)  Fund educational assistance payments under this program.

        (5)  Submit an annual report to Congress concerning the
operation of the program (DoD only).

        (6)  Implement assessment and collection of recoupments in cases
of unsatisfactory participation.

        **b.  VA Responsibilities**.  VA has the responsibility to:

        (1)  Authorize and pay educational assistance allowance.  This
includes but is not limited to:

        (a)  Prepare and publish applications and other forms for
administering the program.

        (b)  Develop and implement claims processing procedures.

        (c)  Develop and install systems for paying educational
assistance allowance.

        (d)  Coordinate approvals of educational institutions with the
State approving agency (SAA).

        (2)  Collect overpayments of educational assistance allowance. 
Monetary penalties imposed by the reserve components are not subject to
VA collection.  The reserve components collect these debts.

**\[1.02A  Reserve Component Background\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

*Note: It is important to understand the organization of the reserve
components and where the Selected Reserve fits in. The following
discussion of reserve components and related issues is relevant for
understanding the impact of reserve service on chapter 30 of title 38 as
well as chapters 1606 and 1607 of title 10***.**

**a. Breakdown of the Reserve Components.** The reserve components of
the Armed Forces are: the Army Reserve; the Naval Reserve; the Marine
Corps Reserve; the Air Force Reserve; the Coast Guard Reserve; there are
also two National Guard components that are included as reserve
components, the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard. Each
reserve component is organized as follows:

>  
>
> \(1\) [Ready Reserve]{.underline}
>
>  

\(a\) IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) (Members are on a list; they do not
drill or belong to a unit. They can be called up in a national
emergency.)

>  
>
> \(b\) Selected Reserve
>
>  
>
> [1]{.underline}. Drilling Reserve. These are members of a unit who
> attend a monthly drill and annual training; they are the most likely
> to be called up and deployed. While deployed, they are still
> considered part of the Selected Reserve.
>
>  
>
> [2]{.underline} AGR (Active Guard Reserve). These individuals are
> full-time support. These individuals are on active duty but have
> [not]{.underline} been called up involuntarily. See subparagraphs b
> and c for more information.
>
>  
>
> [3]{.underline} IMA (Individual Mobilization Augmentee). Members are
> assigned to a unit but only attend annual training. They are subject
> to call-up.
>
>  

\(2\) [Standby Reserve]{.underline} Members are standby if needed; most
are in government civilian jobs that do not allow drill attendance.

>  
>
> \(3\) [Retired Reserve]{.underline} Members are in retirement but
> could be called up in times of national emergency.
>
>  
>
> **b. Call-up to active duty vs. AGR Status.** Persons in the Selected
> Reserve may be in an active duty status because of \"call-up\" or
> because they are in an AGR (Active Guard/Reserve) status.
>
>  
>
> \(1\) [Call-up]{.underline}. "Call-up\" occurs when a person is
> [involuntarily]{.underline} ordered to active duty from a reserve
> status. Typically, persons are called up from the Selected Reserve or
> from the IRR but some Retired Reserve members have been called up as
> well. National Guard call-ups may be authorized under either title 10
> U.S. Code or under title 32 U.S. Code. All other call-ups are under
> the authority of title 10, U.S. Code.
>
>  
>
> \(2\) [AGR]{.underline}. Active Guard and Reserve Duty (AGR) can be
> active duty service in both guard and reserve components of the
> Selected Reserve. (The Navy\'s term for AGR service is The Active
> Reserve (TAR)). An individual serving as an AGR/TAR agrees
> [voluntarily]{.underline} to serve continuous full-time active duty;
> such duty is sometimes referred to as an AGR tour. Typically, AGR
> service is for standard length tours (typically 3 or 4 years) whereas
> call-up service usually is for 24 months or less and is usually less.
> AGR service in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard may
> be authorized under either title 10 or title 32. AGR service for the
> other reserve components is always authorized under title 10. (AGR
> service under title 32 is not always considered active duty for VA
> purposes. See note #2 in subparagraph c below.)
>
>  

**c. Title 10 vs. Title 32**

>  
>
> Title 10 U.S. Code contains the rules pertaining to the Armed Forces
> of the United States whereas title 32 pertains strictly to the
> National Guard. The Army and Air National Guard are managed by the
> State governors but guard units or individuals may be called to active
> service by the federal government. A particular period of an
> individual\'s service may be authorized under one title or the other.
> Guard members activated under title 32 have been activated under the
> authority of a governor while those activated under title 10 have been
> activated under Federal authority. (Active duty performed under title
> 10 is always considered active duty under title 38 but active duty
> under title 32 is not considered active duty for purposes of title 38
> with certain exceptions for chapter 30 as noted below.) The following
> summarizes the impact of the difference between title 10 and title 32
> service regarding eligibility under chapters 30, title 38 and chapters
> 1606 and 1607 of title 10.
>
>  
>
> \(1\) [Chapter 1606]{.underline}. There is no impact on eligibility.
> Service under either title 10 or title 32 is qualifying for
> establishing eligibility. For both delimiting date extension and
> entitlement restoration, only active duty under title 10 is
> qualifying.
>
>  
>
> \(2\) [Chapter 1607]{.underline}. Call-up under title 10, and under
> section 502(f) of title 32 can be used to establish chapter 1607
> eligibility. Once eligibility is established, continued reserve
> service is required to maintain eligibility. For restoration of
> entitlement purposes, only title 10 service is qualifying.
>
>  
>
> \(3\) [Chapter 30]{.underline}. Active duty under title 10 (including
> AGR) is active duty under chapter 30. However, call-up under title 10
> for less than 2 years (see pt. V, par. 1.17a(4)) is not qualifying for
> establishment of chapter 30 eligibility. (Call-up for less than two
> years is active duty and should be treated that way for delimiting
> date extension and restoration of entitlement. The in-service rate
> would apply.) Service under title 32 (including AGR) may qualify as
> active duty under chapter 30 depending on its nature. See part V,
> paragraph 1.02a(6). There is no \"less than 2-year\" rule for title 32
> service as there is for title 10 service (see pt V, par. 1.17a(4)). A
> person with qualifying title 32 service would receive a delimiting
> date extension, the in-service rate, but would not be eligible for
> restoration of entitlement.
>
> *Note: The 4 years of Selected Reserve service required to receive 2 X
> 4 benefits (chapter 30 eligibility category IC\--see pt. V, par. 1.04)
> would include title 32 service as well as title 10 service.*

1.03 ELIGIBILITY ([**38 CFR 21.7540**)]{.underline}\
**(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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***NOTE 1:**  Only DoD and DHS have authority to make eligibility
determination for chapter 1606.  **[VA DOES NOT HAVE ANY AUTHORITY TO
MAKE CHAPTER 1606 ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.]{.underline}**  This
paragraph states VA\'s understanding of the law and DoD and DHS policy. 
Refer any questions from reserve component personnel that concern basic
eligibility requirements to the appropriate military service or Coast
Guard contact point (see par. 8.04).  While VA can question DoD\'s
decision as to basic eligibility, VA does not have any authority in this
area.  RPOs should [only question cases that have conflicting
evidence]{.underline} (the evidence that VA has conflicts with the
eligibility status as furnished by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC).*

***NOTE 2:**  DoD has published policy on chapter 1606 in Department of
Defense Instructions (DoDI) 1322.17.  This policy document is on the
Internet at the following address:
[ttp://web7.whs.osd.mil/DoDiss/instructions/ins2.html.]{.underline}*

         **a.  Basic Eligibility**.  Basic eligibility exists for a
person who meets each of the following four requirements:

        (1)  After June 30, 1985:

        (a)  Enlists, reenlists, or extends an enlistment in the
Selected Reserve so that the reservist has an obligation to serve for a
period of not less than 6 years following the date of such action; or

        (b)  Is appointed as or is serving as a reserve officer and
agrees to serve in the Selected Reserve for a period of not less than 6
years in addition to any other period of obligated Selected Reserve
service.

        (2)  Has met the requirements of a secondary school diploma (or
equivalency certificate) before applying for benefits with the VA.

        (3)  Has completed Individual Advanced Training (IADT).

        (4)  Has not elected to have his or her service in the Selected
Reserve credited toward establishing eligibility under chapter 30,
U.S.C. of title 38.  (See [subpar. d]{.underline} below).

        **b.  Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship Program**

        (1)  Reservists are [not eligible]{.underline} for chapter 1606
benefits \[while they are receiving\] financial assistance under
[section 2107 of title 10, U.S.C.,]{.underline} as a member of the
Senior Reserve Officers\' Training Corps (ROTC) Program.  \[DoD
considers the service member\'s eligibility to be "suspended;"
eligibility may be reinstated at the end of the scholarship period\].
This is commonly known as the ROTC scholarship program.

        (2)  Reservists are [not prohibited]{.underline} from receiving
chapter 1606 benefits if they receive financial assistance under
[section 2107a of title 10, U.S.C.]{.underline}  This financial
assistance is available to specially selected members of the Army
Reserve and Army National Guard.

        **c.  \[Reserved for Future Use**.**\]**

        **d. \[Dual Eligibility: Chapters 30, 1607 and 1606**.  An
individual who serves in the Selected Reserve may use the same period of
Selected Reserve service to establish eligibility under chapter 1607 of
title 10 as well as chapter 1606. However, an individual in the Selected
Reserve may [not]{.underline} use the same period of Selected Reserve
service (either active duty or drilling status) to establish eligibility
under both chapter 30 of title 38 and chapter 1606. An individual must
make an election to count a period of Selected Reserve service toward
one benefit program or the other. Such elections are irrevocable. (An
election is also required if the individual could use the same period of
service to establish eligibility to chapter 30 or chapter 1607 of title
10.)

\(1\) The requirement to make an election regarding Selected Reserve
service affects persons in the Selected Reserve called to active service
under title 10 or title 32 as well as persons who join the Selected
Reserve after serving on active duty and who may become eligible as a
\"2 x 4\" under chapter 30. (The 2 X 4 program requires an individual to
serve at least 2 years on active duty followed by 4 years in the
Selected Reserve.  See pt V, pars. 1.04, 1.06 and 1.18 regarding
Selected Reserve issues in chapter 30.) For procedures on how to handle
a chapter 1606/30 election, see part. V, paragraph. 3.09.

\(2\) If a member of the Selected Reserve is called-up and, after
serving on active duty for 24 continuous months, decides to use the
call-up period to establish eligibility under chapter 30, the individual
is not entitled to chapter 1606 benefits during the call-up period. Any
benefits based on this service will be an overpayment.

Example 1: An individual signs up for 6 years in a Selected Reserve
component and becomes eligible for chapter 1606. After 3 years, he is
called to active duty involuntarily under title 10. This person remains
eligible for chapter 1606 while on active duty. He may continue to
receive chapter 1606 benefits. He also may establish eligibility to
chapter 1607 and elect to receive chapter 1607 benefits, which are
generally higher than chapter 1606 benefits. If he serves a full two
years on active duty, this person may establish eligibility to chapter
30 as well. If this individual wishes to use the two years of active
duty toward chapter 30, the RPO must solicit an election using the
procedures in part V, paragraph 3.09. Title 38 requires this election in
addition to the election the individual may have made with the military.
If this individual elects to have two years of his Selected Reserve
service count toward chapter 30, any chapter 1606 benefits for
enrollment during this period will become an overpayment**.**

Note: If the individual elects chapter 30, the individual's chapter 1606
eligibility is suspended until the person incurs (either by extending or
reenlisting) an additional 2 years in order to have a six year
commitment. This only applies to individuals within their initial
six-year commitment.

Example 2: An individual has established eligibility for chapter 1606
and has served for 8 years, two years beyond his original 6-year
commitment. He is then called to active duty, serves a full two years
and becomes eligible for chapter 30 under category IA. He is also
eligible for chapter 1607, having been called up to active duty from the
Selected Reserves under an authorized contingency. The member also
retains chapter 1606 eligibility since he completed his initial six-year
commitment. Therefore, the individual can use the 2 years for chapter 30
without compromising his 1606 eligibility. An election as to how the 2
years of active service is to be credited (chapter 30 or 1607) is
required.

Example 3: An individual who is eligible for chapter 1606 is called to
active duty and serves 16 months. He returns to a drilling status in the
Selected Reserve after the active duty. This person becomes eligible for
chapter 1607 because of the call-up but does not establish chapter 30
eligibility. He is entitled to benefits under both 1606 and 1607
(limited to 48 months of total benefits).

Example 4: An individual signs up for a two-year obligation on active
duty and serves the 2 years, thereby becoming eligible for chapter 30
under category IA (less than 3 years obligation). She then agrees to
serve 6 years in the Selected Reserve, thereby becoming eligible for
chapter 1606. This person is entitled to 36 months of chapter 30 at the
category IA rate as well as 36 months of chapter 1606. (Total
entitlement used in limited by the 48-month rule.) Alternatively, this
person could elect to have 4 years of her Selected Reserve service count
toward chapter 30 eligibility (the 2 X 4 program\--chapter 30
eligibility category IC). She would then be entitled to the chapter 30
category IB rate for 36 months and would have no benefits under chapter
1606. Such an election would maximize her total benefits.

Example 5: An individual serves two years of a 3-year active duty
obligation and then signs up for 6 years in the Selected Reserve,
becoming eligible for chapter 1606. He is not eligible for chapter 30 at
all unless he makes the election to use 4 years of the Selected Reserve
service toward chapter 30. In that case, he loses his chapter 1606
eligibility. Such an election of chapter 30 would, of course, be
beneficial to the individual.

Example 6: An individual serves 2 years on active duty and signs up for
4 years in the Selected Reserve. She becomes eligible for chapter 30
under the 2 X 4 program. She is not eligible for chapter 1606 because of
a lack of a 6-year obligation. At the end of 4 years, she signs a 6-year
obligation, which would establish eligibility under chapter 1606. She
could maximize her benefits by using 36 months of chapter 30 benefits
followed by 12 months of chapter 1606 benefits.\]

**e. Reserved**

        **f.  Suspension of Eligibility**

*NOTE:  DoD and DHS make this eligibility decision. *

Eligibility to chapter 1606 is suspended when:

        (1)  The reservist is granted an authorized period of absence
and transfers to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), the Inactive
National Guard (ING), or another component.  Authorized periods of
absence [may not exceed one 3-year]{.underline} period for a missionary
obligation or a [one-year period for all other
circumstances]{.underline}.

        (2)  A reservist with a date of basic eligibility of November
29, 1989, or later enters the AGR/TAR.

*NOTE:  Individuals in the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard
who entered an AGR status before November 29, 1989, and under the
authority of [title 32, U.S.C]{.underline}., cannot be eligible for
chapter 30 unless they made the chapter 30, category IVB election
offered from October 9, 1996 through July 8, 1997.  (See [pt. V, par.
1.10.)]{.underline}*

        (3)  The Reservist fails to participate satisfactorily as
defined by DoD/DHS.

> \(4\) A reservist receives financial assistance under the ROTC
> Scholarship program (see [subpar.  b a]{.underline}bove).

\[(5) A reservist uses active duty service toward another educational
assistance program such as chapter 30 and he or she is within the
initial six year commitment.\]

        **g.  Resumption of Eligibility**

*NOTE:  DoD and DHS make this eligibility decision. *

Eligibility is resumed when:

        (1)  The reservist rejoins the Selected Reserve before the
expiration of an authorized period of absence or within one year of
release from AGR/TAR status provided the reservist commits to serve the
remaining balance of the original 6-year requirement.

        (2)  The reservist is determined to have participated
satisfactorily.

        **h.  Tuition Assistance**.  Reservists are not eligible for
chapter 1606 benefits if they are training at less than half time and
\[tuition assistance from the military department is available.\] See
[paragraph 4.19l]{.underline} for procedures for tuition assistance
cases.

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**1.04 UNSATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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*NOTE:  DoD and DHS make this eligibility decision. *

        a.  A reservist who fails to participate satisfactorily in the
Selected Reserve is not eligible for educational assistance.  VA must
stop benefits effective the date the reservist fails to participate
satisfactorily.  DoD and DHS are responsible for determining and
notifying VA of the date participation failed to be satisfactory.

        b.  DoD and DHS may penalize a member for unsatisfactory
participation in the Selected Reserve by:

        (1)  Ordering the reservist to active duty for a period of 2
years or the remaining period of obligated service, whichever is less,
or

        (2)  Requiring the reservist to refund a specific amount to the
United States.  (DoD uses a formula which takes into consideration the
number of months that he or she has remaining under the Selected Reserve
obligation.)

        c.  DoD and DHS determine such penalties.  The appropriate
Service Department may waive the penalty or reduce the amount of refund
if they determine the reservist\'s failure to participate satisfactorily
was due to reasons beyond his or her control.

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**1.05 ENTITLEMENT [(38 CFR 21.7570)]{.underline}\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        **a.  General.**  An eligible reservist is entitled to a maximum
of 36 months of educational assistance based upon full-time training, or
the equivalent part-time training.  No extension of entitlement is
permitted.  Less than 1/2 training is payable only for courses pursued
after November 17, 1988, as a result of Public Law 100-689.

        **b.  Entitlement Charge**

       (1)  [Institutional Training]{.underline}.  VA will charge a full
day of entitlement for each day paid at the full-time rate.  VA reduces
the entitlement charge proportionately if the individual is enrolled at
less than full time.  An individual enrolled at less than 1/2 time will
be charged entitlement at 1/4 of the full-time rate.

       (2)  [Apprenticeship and Other On-the-job Training]{.underline}. 
VA will charge entitlement as follows:

       (a)  During the first 6 months of training, VA charges
entitlement at 75% of a month for a full month of training.

       (b)  During the second 6 months of training, VA charges
entitlement at 55% of a month for a full month of training.

       (c)  During the remainder of training, VA charges entitlement at
35% of a month for a full month of training.

***\[**Note: See VBA Letter 22-05-01. Public Law 108-454 temporarily
increased benefits for each step of apprenticeship and on-the-job
training but did not increase the corresponding entitlement charges.\]*

       (3)  [Correspondence Training]{.underline}.  VA will charge 1
month of entitlement for an amount equal to the rate for full-time
institutional training \[in effect when the training occurred.\]  This
rate includes the additional allowance for kickers.

       (4)  [Cooperative Training]{.underline}. Before October 9, 1996,
VA charged entitlement at 80% of the charge for full-time institutional
training.  On or after October 9, 1996, VA charges entitlement at 100%
of the charge of the institutional rate for full-time training. 

       (5)  [Flight Training]{.underline}.  VA will charge 1 month of
entitlement for an amount equal to the rate for full-time institutional
training \[in effect when the training occurred.\]  This rate includes
the additional allowance for kickers.

**      ** (6)  [Tutorial Benefits]{.underline}.  (See [part III,
paragraph 10.05.)]{.underline}

       **c.  Entitlement Restoration**.  If a claimant was unable to
complete a period of training due to being called to active duty,
entitlement charged during the period that was interrupted will be
restored.  \[See part IV, paragraph 11.30.\]

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**1.06 ELIGIBILITY UNDER TWO OR MORE PROGRAMS\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        a.  If a reservist is eligible for or has received educational
assistance under chapter 1606 and one or more other benefits
administered by VA, the maximum combined entitlement allowed is 48
months, or the part-time equivalent.  (See [38 U.S.C.
3695(a).]{.underline})

        b.  The reservist may not receive benefits concurrently under
chapter 1606 or \[1607\] of title 10 U.S.C. or under chapters 30, 31,
32, or 35 of title 38 U.S.C., section 901 (chapter 107 of title 10
U.S.C.), section 903 of Public Law 96-342, \[National Call to Service
(NCS) (chapter 31 of title 10 U.S.C),\] or the Omnibus Diplomatic
Security and Antiterrorism Act.

        c.  A reservist may be eligible under chapter 1606 and another
program as listed in subparagraph b above. In these cases, the reservist
must elect in writing which benefit he or she wishes to receive.

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**1.07 PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY [(38 CFR 21.7550)\
]{.underline}(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        **a.  General**.  The delimiting date for an eligible reservist
is the earlier of the following:

        (1)  \[Fourteen years\] from the date eligibility began (10
years if Selected Reserve service began before October 1, 1992) , or

        (2)  The day following separation from the Selected Reserve,
unless one of the exceptions discussed in subparagraphs b through e
below applies.

***NOTE:**  The period of eligibility for chapter 1606 benefits begins*
*on the date of eligibility as opposed to other programs in which it
begins the day after* *the date of discharge.*

\[**EXAMPLE: ** If the date of basic eligibility is 10/22/93, then
eligibility begins on that date.  The period of eligibility ends on
10/21/07.  The delimiting date is 10/22/07, 14 years from the date
eligibility began.\]

        **b.  Extension Due to Active Service ([38 CFR
21.7550(a)(3))]{.underline}**[.]{.underline}  If an eligible reservist
was \[called to active service under sections 12301(a), 12301(d),
12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10,\] the period of eligibility will
be extended by an amount equal to the period of active duty plus 4
months.  \[The reservist receives an extension including a separate 4
months [for each period]{.underline} he or she is called to active
service. The only period of call-up which is countable for delimiting
date extension is a period occurring within the individual\'s original
delimiting period. The length of a call-up period doesn\'t matter. It
could be as little as 3 days, for example.\]

Example:

1606 Eligibility Date: 9/1/91

Call-up Begin Date : 8/1/01 (called up before his delimiting date
expired)

1606 Delimiting Date: 9/1/01

Call-up End Date: 8/1/02 (released after his delimiting date expired)

Result: This individual receives a delimiting date extension of 5 months
(one month of qualifying service plus the additional 4 months)

See [paragraph 4.22c f]{.underline}or procedures for identifying and
adjusting these cases.

        **c.  Extension When the Delimiting Period Expires During
Enrollment [(38 CFR 21.7550(b))]{.underline}.**  Generally, when
eligibility is terminated for reasons other than unsatisfactory
participation in the Selected Reserve (see [par. 1.04)]{.underline},
eligibility can be extended as explained below.

        (1)  If the reservist is enrolled in an institution regularly
operated on a quarter or semester basis and the period of eligibility
will expire during a quarter or semester, the period of eligibility will
be extended to the end of that quarter or semester.

        (2)  If the reservist is enrolled in an institution not
regularly operated on a quarter or semester basis and the period of
eligibility will expire after a major portion of the course is
completed, eligibility will be extended to the end of the course or for
12 weeks, whichever is less.

        **d.  Separation Due to Disability [(38 CFR
21.7550(c))]{.underline}**.  If a reservist is separated from the
Selected Reserve due to a disability that did not result from willful
misconduct, the original delimiting date will not change.  It will
remain 14-years from the date eligibility began.  The disability does
not have to have been incurred in or aggravated by service in the
Selected Reserve.  However, the disability must have been incurred on or
after the date on which the claimant became eligible under the chapter
1606 program.

        **e.  Involuntary Separation From the Selected Reserve**. 
Public Law 102-484 provided that certain persons involuntarily separated
from the Selected Reserve will be eligible for chapter 1606 benefits for
14 years from their date of eligibility if they meet the following
criteria:

        (1)  Separation is by reason of

        (a)  inactivation of the person\'s unit of assignment, or

        (b)  involuntary separation of the person from the Selected
Reserve.

        (2)  Basic eligibility for chapter 1606 is established before
separation.

        (3)  Separation occurs between October 1, 1991, and September
30, 2001.

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**1.08  EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY DUE TO SERVICE-CONNECTED
DISABILITY ([38 CFR 21.7551)]{.underline}\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        a.  The \[14-year period of eligibility, or the 10-year period
if applicable,\] may be extended for a reservist who:

        (1)  Was prevented from pursuing a chosen educational program
before the period of eligibility expired because of a mental or physical
disability incurred in or aggravated by service in the Selected Reserve,
which was not due to the individual\'s own willful misconduct; and

        (2)  Applies for a delimiting period extension within 1 year
after

        (a)  The last day of the delimiting period, or

        (b)  The last day on which he or she was prevented from pursuing
the educational program, whichever is later.

        b.  The \[14-year period of eligibility, or the 10-year period
if applicable,\] shall not run during the period of time the reservist
was prevented from pursuing his or her educational program.  Eligibility
will begin again running on the first day following the reservist\'s
recovery from the disability (when training is feasible).  Eligibility
will not extend beyond the date of the reservist\'s separation from the
Selected Reserve unless separation was due to a disability (see [subpar.
1.07c]{.underline} above).  This is a VA determination.  Procedures for
disability extensions are contained in [part III, paragraph
4.03.]{.underline}

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**1.09 PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION HISTORY ([38 CFR 21.7610)]{.underline}\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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\[Chapter 1606 recipients are eligible for all types of training listed
in the table in part III, paragraph 7.03. Non-credit entrepreneurship
courses offered by qualifying organizations will be added to that table
(see Cir. 22-04-01, Appendix A). The following discussion is for
historical purposes.\]

**a.  Programs Approved From July 1, 1985**.  From the beginning of
VA\'s responsibility for the chapter 1606 program, educational
assistance has been payable for pursuit of degree programs and NCD
(Non-College Degree) programs at Institutions of Higher Learning
(IHL's).  Independent study (to include open circuit TV courses) were
originally payable only if pursued concurrently with resident training.

        **b.  Expansion of Benefits**.  Effective October 1, 1990,
persons already eligible for chapter 1606 could receive benefits for
pursuing additional programs if they first enlisted, reenlisted, or
extended their Selected Reserve commitment to have at least 6 years of
obligated service after signing the enlistment, reenlistment, or
extension. 

        (1)  The additional programs are the following: 

        (a)  NCD training at vocational and technical facilities;

        (b)  Apprenticeship and other on-the-job training programs;

        (c)  Flight training;

        (d)  Correspondence and cooperative training;

        (e)  Independent study programs without concurrent resident
training (to include open circuit TV courses);

> \(f\) Refresher, remedial, and deficiency courses. 

      (2)  Benefits for these programs could begin effective October 1,
1990, or the date the person met the obligated service requirement,
whichever is later.  Restrictions on open circuit TV courses were
removed effective October 9, 1996.  See [paragraph 3.04d]{.underline}
for procedures for cases involving expansion of benefits.

        **c.  Bachelor\'s Degree Limitations**

*NOTE:  The provisions of this subparagraph do not apply to reservists
in graduate training.  Effective November 30, 1993, bachelor\'s degree
limitations on chapter 1606 benefits were removed for this training. 
(See subpar. j.)*

        (1)  Before October 1, 1990, a reservist who had a bachelor\'s
degree or its equivalent was not eligible for chapter 1606 benefits. 
DoD determines the \"equivalent\" of a bachelor\'s degree. 

        (2)  Effective October 1, 1990, claimants with bachelor\'s
degrees could become eligible for benefits by enlisting, reenlisting, or
extending their Selected Reserve commitment on or after October 1, 1990,
to have 6 years of obligated service remaining after they sign an
enlistment, reenlistment, or extension.  If a claimant received a
bachelor\'s degree before October 1, 1990, basic eligibility could not
have been established before October 1, 1990.  Other claimants may have
had basic eligibility, but lost their eligibility when they received a
degree.  See paragraph 3.04d for procedures for these cases.

**d.  Foreign Training**.  Approved programs may be pursued at IHLs
within and outside the United States.

        **e.  Programs Not Approved**.  (See [pt III, par.
7.03.)]{.underline}

        **\[f.  Reserved.\]**

        **g.  Tutorial Assistance**.  Under Public Law 102-568, a
reservist could receive chapter 1606 benefits for tutoring received on
or after October 29, 1992.  Procedures for paying tutorial assistance in
the chapter 1606 program are contained in [part III, chapter
10.]{.underline}

        **h.  Work Study**.  Effective May 1, 1990, reservists eligible
for chapter 1606 and training at the 3/4 time or more rate could become
eligible for work-study allowance.  Reservists may perform services at
DoD, Coast Guard, National Guard facilities as well as work-study sites
approved for other education programs.  Duties at DoD, Coast Guard, or
National Guard facilities must relate directly to the administration of
chapter 1606.

**        i.  Graduate Level Training. ** Effective November 30, 1993,
any member of the Selected Reserve eligible for chapter 1606 benefits
became eligible for graduate level training.  Unlike the expanded
benefits mentioned in [subparagraph b]{.underline} above, a new 6-year
contract is not necessary for graduate level training.

        (1)  A reservist who was never eligible for benefits because of
having already attained a bachelor\'s degree could become eligible for
graduate level training only with an eligibility date of November 30,
1993.  This applies only if the reservist met all other eligibility
requirements and would have been eligible from an earlier date if not
for the bachelor\'s degree.  If the reservist did not meet all other
eligibility requirements until after November 30, 1993, the reservist\'s
date of eligibility would be the date that all eligibility requirements
were met and eligibility would be for all benefits, not graduate
training only.

        (2)  A reservist who was previously eligible and whose
eligibility terminated with the attainment of a bachelor\'s degree, and
who did not execute a new 6-year contract on or after October 1, 1990,
became eligible for graduate level training only, effective November 30,
1993.  These reservists retained their original eligibility date,
provided they did not separate from active drilling status for a period
of one year or more since eligibility terminated. 

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**1.10 MONTHLY RATES ([38 CFR 21.7636)]{.underline}\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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       **a.  Basic Rates.**  Current and historic chapter 1606 rates are
shown in [appendix A.]{.underline}  \[Rates are\] adjusted on October 1
of each year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. (See [ch. 4,
subch. V.)]{.underline}

        **b.  Kickers.**  An eligible reservist with a selected job
skill or in a critical unit can also receive an additional amount
commonly called a kicker.  Kickers are payable at the service
department\'s discretion.  Kickers are payable as an additional amount
and are payable only for as long as the person remains in the position
or unit for which the kicker is awarded.  A person can lose eligibility
for a kicker but retain basic eligibility.  The kicker is not payable
independently from the basic benefit.  The service department will
determine the kicker payable and will notify VA of the amount.  VA will
compute the monthly kicker based on this information. 

        (1)  Eligibility for the chapter 1606 kicker is suspended on the
date that the reservist voluntarily departs the position or unit for
which he or she received the kicker, if the reservist departs during the
6-year obligation period required for the kicker.  If the reservist
remains in a non-kicker position, only the kicker payments are
suspended. 

        (2)  Eligibility for the chapter 1606 kicker is resumed if the
reservist returns to the same Reserve Component in a critical specialty,
skill, and or critical unit for which the kicker was granted.  If the
reservist returns to a different specialty, skill, component or unit
than the kicker that was originally granted is not paid.

\[**Note:** With three exceptions, the chapter 1606 kicker can also be
included in chapter 30 and chapter 1607 benefit payments to those
members who maintain eligibility to chapter 1606 and/or chapter 30.
Members receiving chapter 1607 payments must continue serving in the
component that qualified them for chapter 1607 benefits. See RPO Letter
22-04-25 for details.\]

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**1.11 PROCESSING OVERVIEW\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        a.  The service departments submit eligibility data to Defense
Manpower Data Center *(*DMDC) in electronic form.

        b.  The service department issues a Notice of Basic Eligibility
(NOBE), DD Form 2384, Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program
(GI Bill) Notice of Basic Eligibility, to each reservist who met the
basic eligibility requirements before December 31, 1991.  Persons who
met the basic eligibility requirements on December 31, 1991, or later
will be issued DD Form 2384-1, a revised version of the NOBE.  VA will
accept either form for any period (see [par. 1.03a)]{.underline}. 
Submission of this notice by the claimant to VA is not required.

        c.  Reservists file claims for educational assistance with VA on
VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits.

        d.  Periodic (monthly) verifications of pursuit and
certifications of attendance are required for chapter 1606 ([see
3]{.underline}8 CFR [21.7654)]{.underline}.

        e.  VA maintains a copy of the DMDC database at the Benefits
Delivery Center in Hines, Illinois.  This database contains eligibility
information for all persons who have been members of the Selected
Reserve since July 1, 1985.  VA uses these records to determine the
eligibility status of a claimant.

        f.  Each week, DMDC provides updated changes and additions to
this database.

***NOTE:**  Unless a record on the database was coded as eligible, DoD
will not submit a change when the claimant becomes ineligible. 
Therefore, if VA awards benefits based on a NOBE, without an eligible
DoD record, VA will not be notified if the claimant\'s eligibility
terminates.*

        g.  These changes are compared to VA benefit master records and
result in the generation of Notice of Exception (NOE) messages to field
stations if the change in status would result in a change in
eligibility. \[The NOE messages are temporarily being suppressed.\]

        h.  Claims examiners will adjust awards based on the NOE
messages issued from the changes to the chapter 1606 database.

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**1.13 OTHER CHAPTER 1606 PROCEDURES\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

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        Chapter 1606 has many features in common with other benefit
programs described in this manual.  The following is a list of M22-4
chapters which contain substantive rules that apply to chapter 1606.  In
certain instances, the rules are not exactly the same for chapter 1606
as for the other programs.  These differences are explained in the
indicated chapters.

        **a.  Part III Chapters**

        (1)  Administrative Procedures -- [Chapter 2. ]{.underline} Note
that chapter 1606 has unique appeal provisions.

        (2)  Processing Applications for Benefits -- [Chapter
3. ]{.underline}

        (3)  Delimiting Date Extensions -- [Chapter 4.]{.underline} 

        (4) ** **Counseling -- [Chapter 5.]{.underline}

        (5)  Programs of Education -- [Chapter 6.   ]{.underline}

        (6)  Restrictions on Training -- [Chapter 7.]{.underline} 

        (7)  Periodic Education Certifications -- [Chapter
8.]{.underline}

        (8)  Certificates of Eligibility and Disallowances -- [Chapter
9. ]{.underline}

        (9)  Tutorial Assistance -- [Chapter 10.]{.underline}

        **b.  Part IV Chapters**

        (1)  Enrollment Certifications -- [Chapter 1. ]{.underline}

        (2)  Flight and Correspondence Training -- [Chapter
2.]{.underline}

        (3)  Duplication of Benefits -- [Chapter 3.]{.underline}

        (4)  Change of Program -- [Chapter 4.]{.underline}

        (5)  Unsatisfactory Progress or Conduct -- [Chapter
5.]{.underline}

        (6)  Measurement (Standard College Degree) -- [Chapter
6.]{.underline}

        (7)  Other Measurement Issues -- [Chapter 7.]{.underline}

        (8)  Interval Payment -- [Chapter 8.]{.underline}

        (9)  Advance and Special Payments -- [Chapter 10. ]{.underline}

        (10)  Reduction and Termination -- [Chapter 11.]{.underline}

        (11)  Miscellaneous Award Issues -- [Chapter 13.]{.underline} 

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**APPENDIX A\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

**CURRENT CHAPTER 1606 RATES**

This appendix provides only the current rate tables for chapter 1606
benefits. 

  -------------------------------------- --------------------------------
  **TYPE OF TRAINING**                   **Cost of Living (10/1/2004)**

                                         **Monthly Rates in Dollars**

  **INSTITUTIONAL**                       

  FULL                                   288.00

  THREE-QUARTER                          216.00

  ONE-HALF                               143.00

  LESS THAN HALF-TIME                    71.75

  COOPERATIVE (Full Time Only)           288.00

  **APPRENTICESHIP / ON-THE-JOB**         

  First 6 Months                         216.00

  Second 6 Months                        158.40

  Remainder of Program                   100.80

  [CORRESPONDENCE TRAINING]{.underline}: 
  Correspondence training is reimbursed  
  at 55% of the established charge for   
  the number of lessons completed by the 
  student and serviced by the school.    
  Entitlement is charged based on the    
  rate of one month for a benefit amount 
  equal to the full-time institutional   
  rate.                                  

  [FLIGHT TRAINING]{.underline}: Flight  
  training is reimbursed at 60% of the   
  established charge for a course        
  beginning on 10-1-90. Entitlement is   
  charged based on the rate of one month 
  for a benefit amount equal to the      
  full-time institutional rate.          
  -------------------------------------- --------------------------------

**Table A.01. Chapter 1606 Current Rate Table**\
**(Cost of Living Adjustment 10/1/2004)**

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**APPENDIX B\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

**COMPLETE CHAPTER 1606 RATES**

This appendix provides combined rate tables for chapter 1606 benefits. 

**FOOTNOTES FOR HISTORIC RATE TABLES**

^                   \ **1**^  Independent Study:  Before July 1, 1993,
independent study programs were payable at the less than half-time
institutional rate if training was entirely by independent study.  On or
after July 1, 1993, independent study is payable at the same rate as
institutional training for the same number of hours.  Before October 1,
1990, independent study courses were payable only if taken in
combination with residence courses.

^                   \ **2**^  Less than half-time training is payable
only for enrollments on or after November 18, 1988.

^                   \ **3**^  Cooperative training is payable only for
enrollments on or after October 1, 1990.  Cooperative rates were
eliminated by Public Law 104-275 effective October 9, 1996.  Pay
cooperative training at the institutional full-time rate effective
October 9, 1996.

^                   \  \ **4**^  Correspondence training and other
programs are payable for enrollments on or after October 1, 1990.  Pay
correspondence at 55% of total charges.  Entitlement is reduced by one
month for each amount paid equal to the full-time institutional rate. 
There are no entitlement extensions to the end of the course for
trainees pursuing correspondence training.

^                   **5**^  Flight training is payable only for
enrollments on or after October 1, 1990.  No benefits are payable for
solo flight training completed before October 1, 1992.  Pay flight at
60% of total charges.  Entitlement is reduced by one month for
each amount paid equal to the full-time institutional rate.  There are
no entitlement extensions to the end of the course for trainees pursuing
flight training.

  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **PL 98-525\           **PL 101-189\
                             7-1-85**               10-1-90**

                             **Monthly Rates in     
                             Dollars**              

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote** [^1]        

  FULL                       140.00                 140.00

  THREE-QUARTER              105.00                 105.00

  ONE-HALF                   70.00                  70.00

  QUARTER                    35.00 [^2]             35.00

  **COOPERATIVE**            N/A                    112.00 [^3]

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             N/A                    105.00

  Second 6 Months            N/A                    77.00

  Remainder of Program       N/A                    49.00

  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **PL 102-25\           **PL 102-568\
                             10-1-91**              4-1-93**

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote** ^1^         

  FULL                       170.00                 190.00

  THREE-QUARTER              128.00                 143.00

  ONE-HALF                   85.00                  95.00

  QUARTER                    43.00                  48.00

  **COOPERATIVE**            136.00 **^3^**         152.00 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             127.50                 142.50

  Second 6 Months            93.50                  104.50

  Remainder of Program       59.50                  66.50

  [**^4^** CORRESPONDENCE                           
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Correspondence training is                        
  reimbursed at 55% of the                          
  established charge for the                        
  number of lessons                                 
  completed by the student                          
  and serviced by the                               
  school. Entitlement is                            
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             

  [**^5^** FLIGHT                                   
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Flight training is                                
  reimbursed at 60% of the                          
  established charge for a                          
  course beginning on                               
  10-1-90. Entitlement is                           
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             
  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

Click [here]{.underline} for rate footnotes

**Table B.01. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table\
(Public Laws 98-525, 101-189, 102-25, and 102-568)**

  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **PL 103-66\           **Cost of Living\
                             10-1-94**              10-1-95**

                             **Monthly Rates in     
                             Dollars**              

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote ^1^**         

  FULL                       192.32                 197.90

  THREE-QUARTER              144.74                 148.42

  ONE-HALF                   96.16                  98.95

  QUARTER                    48.08                  49.47

  **COOPERATIVE**            153.86 **^3^**         158.32 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             144.24                 148.42

  Second 6 Months            105.78                 108.84

  Remainder of Program       67.31                  69.26

  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **Cost of Living\      **PL 104-275\
                             10-1-96**              10-9-96**

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote ^1^**         

  FULL                       203.24                 203.24

  THREE-QUARTER              152.43                 152.43

  ONE-HALF                   101.62                 101.62

  QUARTER                    50.81                  50.81

  **COOPERATIVE**            162.59 **^3^**         203.24 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             152.43                 152.43

  Second 6 Months            111.78                 111.78

  Remainder of Program       71.13                  71.13

  [^4] [CORRESPONDENCE                              
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Correspondence training is                        
  reimbursed at 55% of the                          
  established charge for the                        
  number of lessons                                 
  completed by the student                          
  and serviced by the                               
  school. Entitlement is                            
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             

  [^5] [FLIGHT                                      
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Flight training is                                
  reimbursed at 60% of the                          
  established charge for a                          
  course beginning on                               
  10-1-90. Entitlement is                           
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             
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**Table B.02. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table\
(Public Law 103-66, Cost of Living 10-1-95, Cost of Living 10-1-96, and
Public Law 104-275)\
\
**

  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **Cost of Living\      **PL 105-178\
                             10-1-97**              10-1-98**

                             **Monthly Rates in     
                             Dollars**              

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote ^1^**         

  FULL                       208.93                 251.00

  THREE-QUARTER              156.70                 188.00

  ONE-HALF                   104.47                 125.00

  QUARTER                    52.23                  62.75

  **COOPERATIVE**            208.93 **^3^**         251.00 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             156.70                 188.25

  Second 6 Months            114.91                 138.05

  Remainder of Program       73.13                  87.85

  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **Cost of Living\      **Cost of Living\
                             10-1-99**              10-1-00**

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote ^1^**         

  FULL                       255.00                 263.00

  THREE-QUARTER              191.00                 197.00

  ONE-HALF                   127.00                 131.00

  QUARTER                    63.75                  65.75

  **COOPERATIVE**            255.00 **^3^**         263.00 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             191.25                 197.25

  Second 6 Months            140.25                 144.65

  Remainder of Program       89.25                  92.05

  [**^4^** CORRESPONDENCE                           
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Correspondence training is                        
  reimbursed at 55% of the                          
  established charge for the                        
  number of lessons                                 
  completed by the student                          
  and serviced by the                               
  school. Entitlement is                            
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             

  [**^5^** FLIGHT                                   
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Flight training is                                
  reimbursed at 60% of the                          
  established charge for a                          
  course beginning on                               
  10-1-90. Entitlement is                           
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             
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**Table B.03. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table\
(Cost of Living 10-1-97, Public Law 105-178, Cost of Living 10-1-99, and
Cost of Living 10-1-00)**

  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **Cost of Living\      **PL 105-178\
                             10-1-01**              10-1-02**

                             **Monthly Rates in     
                             Dollars**              

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote ^1^**         

  FULL                       272.00                 276.00

  THREE-QUARTER              204.00                 207.00

  ONE-HALF                   135.00                 137.00

  QUARTER                    68.00                  69.00

  **COOPERATIVE**            272.00 **^3^**         276.00 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             204.00                 207.00

  Second 6 Months            149.60                 151.80

  Remainder of Program       95.20                  96.60

  **TYPE OF TRAINING**       **Cost of Living\      **Cost of Living\
                             10-1-03**              10-1-04**

  **INSTITUTIONAL**          **For independent      
                             study programs, see    
                             footnote** **^1^**     

  FULL                       282.00                 288.00

  THREE-QUARTER              212.00                 216.00

  ONE-HALF                   140.00                 143.00

  QUARTER                    70.50                  71.75

  **COOPERATIVE**            282.00 **^3^**         288.00 **^3^**

  **APPRENTICESHIP /\        **Rates are            
  ON-THE-JOB**               proportionally reduced 
                             if less than 120 hours 
                             is worked**            

  First 6 Months             211.50                 216.00

  Second 6 Months            155.10                 158.40

  Remainder of Program       98.70                  100.80

  [**^4^** CORRESPONDENCE                           
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Correspondence training is                        
  reimbursed at 55% of the                          
  established charge for the                        
  number of lessons                                 
  completed by the student                          
  and serviced by the                               
  school. Entitlement is                            
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             

  [**^5^** FLIGHT                                   
  TRAINING]{.underline}:                            
  Flight training is                                
  reimbursed at 60% of the                          
  established charge for a                          
  course beginning on                               
  10-1-90. Entitlement is                           
  charged based on the rate                         
  of one month for a benefit                        
  amount equal to the                               
  full-time institutional                           
  rate.                                             
  -------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

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**Table B.04. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table\
(Cost of Living Increases 10-1-01, 10-1-02, 10-1-03, and 10-1-04)**

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**Table B.05. Chapter 1606 Historic Rate Table\
(RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE)**

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**APPENDIX C\
(Change 20, July 14, 2005)**

**CHAPTER 1606 KICKER RATE TABLE**

This appendix provides the kicker table for chapter 1606 benefits.

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  **LEVEL**                  **KICKER RATE**

  High                       \$350.00

  Medium                     \$200.00

  Low                        \$100.00
  -------------------------- --------------------------------------------

**Table C.01. Chapter 1606 Kicker Rate Table**

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