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SUBJ/SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM (CORRECTED COPY)//
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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1560.9A, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION (VOLED) FOR NAVY
SAILORS.
REF B IS NETCINST 1560.3, NAVY VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 214/21, TUITION ASSISTANCE POLICY UPDATE.
REF D IS NAVADMIN 112/23, TUITION ASSISTANCE UPDATE TWO.
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the continuance of the Selected Reserve
(SELRES) Tuition Assistance (TA) Pilot Program. It modifies and amplifies
existing policies contained in references (a) through (d) and is in effect
for all TA courses approved after the release of this NAVADMIN.
2. This pilot program is open to enlisted SELRES Sailors who meet the
eligibility criteria outlined in section 4 of this message.
3. SELRES TA will be limited to a cap of 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours,
or 270 clock hours (or any combination thereof) for each eligible Sailor per
fiscal year. Eligible SELRES members are encouraged to apply in a timely
manner, as funding may be limited based on the approved TA budget.
4. In addition to the TA eligibility requirements in references (a) through
(d), SELRES Sailors must also meet the following requirements:
a. Be in a pay status and a satisfactory participant in the Navy Reserve.
Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) members are not eligible.
b. Have served a minimum of three years time-in-service (active and/or
reserve) as calculated from Pay Entry Based Date (PEBD).
c. Have taken the most recent advancement exam and passed if eligible (E4-E6
only). If not Time-in-Rate eligible, must have completed Professional
Military Knowledge-Exam Eligibility (PMK-EE) for the next higher paygrade.
d. Must not be in a duty under instruction status (DUINS).
e. Must have at least two years remaining from the course start date until
the end of obligated service (EOS) or as extended.
f. Not currently authorized to receive Tuition Assistance as outlined in
references (a) through (d).
g. Be approved for participation by their Navy Reserve Activity (NRA) chain
of command via Special Request chit (NAVPERS 1336/3), which can be found at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Forms/NAVPERS/.
5. Pre-screening process. Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC)
will establish a SELRES TA applicant selection process and select only
qualified applicants. To be considered for SELRES TA, applicants must email
the following documents to SELRES_TA@us.navy.mil:
a. A copy of the most recent observed performance evaluation.
b. A copy of most recent Exam Profile Data available in NSIPS. If not
eligible for advancement and profile sheet is not available, provide copy of
PMK-EE completion certificate for the next higher paygrade or equivalent.
c. A copy of Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) History.
d. Signed NAVPERS 1070/613, Administrative Remarks – Tuition Assistance (TA)
Statement of Understanding (SOU). All SELRES TA eligibility requirements on
the NAVPERS 1070/613 must be initialed by applicant. The TA SOU is located at
https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Onboarding/More-Resources-and-Benefits/.
e. Signed NAVPERS 1336/3, Special Request/Authorization documenting approval
of NRA chain of command.
6. Applications will be screened to ensure all eligibility requirements are
met prior to pre-approval. Incomplete applications will be returned with no
action taken. Prior to pre-approval, applicants are highly encouraged to
complete the online Virtual Learning 101 training located in MyNavy Education
at https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil and upload an education plan to their
MyNavy Education record. Upon pre-approval, the applicant will be contacted
by a Navy College representative to receive TA counseling and how to submit a
TA application in order to receive an authorized and funded voucher. Pre-
approval and TA application forwarding must occur at least seven days prior
to course start date. Sailors must not begin a TA course prior to receiving
an authorized and funded voucher.
7. Any Sailor participating in the SELRES TA Pilot Program who fails to
maintain satisfactory participation, is discharged, or transferred to the VTU
or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) prior to their TA obligation end date will
be subject to recoupment of funds.
8. For questions regarding degree plans or other education funding options,
contact Navy College Virtual Education Center via MyNavy Portal Quick Links
at https://my.navy.mil/quick-links.html.
10. For questions regarding eligibility to participate in the SELRES TA
pilot program and approval process contact Commander, Navy Reserve Forces
Command at SELRES_TA@us.navy.mil.
11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled.
12. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1//
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