Navy Reserve Educational Benefits
The United States Naval Reserve is a reserve component of the United States Navy. Founded in 1915, the Naval Reserve has more than 60,000 members. The Navy Reserve offers many educational benefits for those currently serving and those who have completed service. These benefits include the Montgomery G.I. Bill, Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance, Tuition Assistance, college level examination credits, and Non-Traditional Education Support, also known as DANTES.
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Montgomery G.I. Bill for Naval Reservists
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Naval reservists with six or more years of satisfactory service are eligible for benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGB). The MGB provides reservists or reserve veterans with as much as 36 months of educational financial assistance. The amount of aid is determined by the reservist's rank and by the educational program in which the reservist wants to enroll. The MGB can be applied to undergraduate, graduate and vocational studies.
Post 9/11 Tenure Benefits
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The Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance program offers educational financial assistance to Naval reservists who were serving on September 11, 2001, and to those who have joined since then. To be eligible, a reservist must have accrued a minimum of 90 days of service since September 10, 2001. Active duty reservists are eligible. Former reservists must have been discharged honorably or because of hardship.
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Tuition Assistance
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Depending on their status, Naval reservists are eligible for a reimbursement for their tuition costs if they have 120 consecutive days of service. Tuition reimbursement can cover up to 100 percent of costs.
Exam Credits
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Naval reservists can take College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and apply the credits towards a degree program. Each test can be worth up to three college credits, depending on the type of examination taken and the degree path toward which the credits are being used.
Non-Traditional Students
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The DANTES Act gives flexibility to reservists who move from location to location as part of their active duty status. The Act also allows reservists to accrue college level credits for time served and gives them the ability to transfer their credits from institution to institution.
Considerations
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Current and prospective reservists should consult a Naval Reserve Recruiting officer for information regarding specific educational benefits and programs, as all benefits may not be accepted by all academic institutions or specialized vocational programs.
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