SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE NAVADMIN 259/24

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SUBJ/SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE//

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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1560.9B, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION FOR NAVY SAILORS.  
REF B IS NETCINST 1560.3A, NAVY VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.  
REF C IS NAVADMIN 075/24, SELECTED RESERVE TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the continuance of the Selected Reserve 
(SELRES) Tuition Assistance (TA) Pilot Program.  The SELRES TA program is 
governed by references (a) and (b), except as modified or amplified in this 
message.  This NAVADMIN supersedes and cancels reference (c) and is in effect 
for all TA courses approved after the release of this NAVADMIN.

2.  This pilot program expands eligibility requirements of the TA program to 
enlisted SELRES Sailors in a paid drilling status who meet the eligibility 
criteria outlined in paragraph 4 of this message.  Reserve enlisted personnel 
who are ordered to Active Duty for 120 consecutive days or more are already 
eligible for TA in line with references (a) and (b) and not eligible to apply 
for additional TA as specified in this NAVADMIN.

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 
enlisted Sailor per fiscal year.  Eligible enlisted SELRES Sailors are 
encouraged to apply in a timely manner, as funding may be limited based on 
the approved TA budget.

4.  Enlisted Sailors must meet the following SELRES TA requirements:
    a.  Be a satisfactory participant in the Navy Reserve and in a paid 
drilling status.  Individual Ready Reserve, Voluntary Training Unit, and 
Active Status Pool members are not eligible.
    b.  Have served a minimum 3 years of 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 6 months remaining from the course start date 
until the end of obligated service or as extended.
    f. Must have passed the most recent physical fitness assessment or have 
been medically waived.  See reference (a) for further details.
    g.  Must not be currently in processing for administrative separation or 
have been convicted at court-martial or awarded non- judicial punishment 
within the last 12-months.  See reference (b) for further details.
    h.  Be approved for participation by the Navy Reserve Activity
(NRA) TA Command Approver via a special request chit (NAVPERS 1336/3).
    i.  Must have completed the Enlisted Leadership Development Course for 
their paygrade (effective 1 January 2025).

5.  NRA Commanding Officers will designate NRA TA Command Approvers in 
writing.

6.  Applications will be screened by the NRA TA Command Approver to ensure 
all eligibility requirements listed in paragraph 4 and in references (a) and 
(b) are met prior to approval.  Applicants must complete the following 
process:
    a.  Complete the online Virtual Learning 101 training located in MyNavy 
Education at 
https://sas.ncdc.navy.mil/login/sasdeersvalidation.aspx?RedirectUrl=http://my
education.netc.navy.mil/webta/.
    b.  Upload an education plan to their MyNavy Education record.
    c.  Once approved by their NRA TA Command Approver, contact Navy College 
at 1-833-330-6622, select option 3 "Education & Training", then option 1 
"Navy College TA & Counseling", Mon-Fri 0600-1800 EST to receive TA 
counseling and guidance on how to submit a TA application.
    d.  Have an approved TA application from their NRA TA Command Approver 
dated at least 7 days and no more than 120 days prior to the 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 Program who fails to maintain 
satisfactory participation, is discharged, or transferred out of the SELRES 
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 
Program and approval process, contact your NRA TA Command Approver.

10.  For questions regarding SELRES TA policy, contact Commander, Navy 
Reserve Forces Command at SELRES_TA@us.navy.mil.

11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first.

12.  Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1//

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