Chapter 1606 provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve. Selected Reserve includes the Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard. The Selected Reserve components determine eligibility for this program, and the VA makes payments. Eligibility is for up to 36 months of benefits but typically ends when the reservist leaves the Selected Reserve.
For more information regarding this benefit, visit the VA website.
Note: All required documentation for benefit consideration must be received by the Veteran and Military Services office no later than one week before classes start to guarantee certification of classes. Please allow up to 10 days after all documents are received to confirm eligibility for benefits.
Applying for Chapter 1606 Benefits at TJC for the First Time
- To apply for benefits, visit the VA website and follow the instructions or contact your Unit directly. Submit your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) to Veterans@tjc.edu
- Submit a TJC VA Enrollment Certification Request Form
- Submit a FAFSA and email proof of submission to Veterans@tjc.edu (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Once your federal financial aid is processed, email your College Financing Plan to Veterans@tjc.edu. Click HERE for help with this step.
- Send the following to Veterans@tjc.edu:
- Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
- DD 214
- Proof of FAFSA Submission (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu
- Veterans only, please provide official military transcripts to both the Office of the Registrar at Registrars@tjc.edu and the Veteran and Military Services Office at Veterans@tjc.edu:
Returning or Continuing Chapter 1606 Students – Required Each Term
- Submit a TJC VA Enrolment Certification Request Form.
- Provide proof of FAFSA submission if the term is in a new academic year through email to Veterans@tjc.edu (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Once your federal financial aid is processed, email your College Financing Plan to Veterans@tjc.edu. Click HERE for help with this step.
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu
- The VA requires Chapter 1606 to verify your attendance every month in order to ensure payment. You can verify your attendance by calling 1-877-823-2378 or online at gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do
- If this is your last term and you plan to graduate, submit a Confirm My Graduation form and inform the VA Office at Veterans@tjc.edu.