In accordance with the FY 2016 NDAA, the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) has ended for new applicants, although some individuals will remain eligible until Nov. 25, 2019 according the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
“This change affects beneficiaries differently:
- Current REAP beneficiaries — Veterans who were attending an educational institution on [Nov.] 24, 2015, or during the last semester, quarter, or term ending prior to that date, are eligible to continue to receive REAP benefits until Nov. 25, 2019.
- REAP beneficiaries not attending school — Veterans who applied for REAP but were not attending an educational institution on [Nov.] 24, 2015, or during the last semester, quarter, or term ending prior to that date are no longer eligible to receive REAP benefits. You may be eligible to receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- New REAP applicants – Veterans who have not enrolled in school and applied for REAP benefits prior to Nov. 25, 2015, are no longer eligible for REAP benefits. However, in most cases, you will be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.”
For more details, go to: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp