SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM

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SUBJ/SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM// 
 
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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 paragraph 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. 
    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 for the next higher paygrade. 
    d.  Must not be in a Duty Under Instruction Status. 
    e.  Must have at least two years remaining from the course start date 
until the End of Obligated Service 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: 
 
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/webta/ 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 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.
 
9.  For questions regarding eligibility to participate in the SELRES TA pilot 
program and approval process contact CNRFC at SELRES_TA@us.navy.mil. 
 
10.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 
 
11.  Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// 
 
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