How to use Guide for Ch. 1606

1. Meet with MSgt Aamodt and complete a Notice of Basic Eligibility form (NOBE).

• If you are eligible for the GI Bill Kicker, we will complete that contract immediately after the NOBE. 

• Most people are not eligible for the GI Bill Kicker.

2. Wait 1 week for the VA system to sync with mine and see your eligibility for this benefit.

3. Create your VA.gov account.

• https://www.va.gov/sign-in/

4. Apply for GI Bill Chapter 1606

• https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/

• If you have the GI Bill Kicker, be sure to select it in the application (it will be a Reserve Kicker).

• If you do not have the GI Bill Kicker and select it, your application will be disapproved by the VA and you will need to re-apply to correct it.

5. You will receive a document in the mail from the VA titled Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Unfortunately, that letter takes up to 30 days to get to you! ***SAVE THIS DOCUMENT***

6. Meet with your school's VA coordinator and allow them to verify you are good to go.

• They may have you create another account called W.A.V.E. to verify your attendance every month. Here is that link:

https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do

If you have issues for sure you can contact me at kristianna.aamodt@us.af.mil but I do not have authority like the VA does and I am limited in how I can help.

Your better option is to follow the instructions on your COE or calling the VA directly at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).

Quick Links

Create VA.gov Account

Over-view of GI Bill Ch. 1606 

Check current rates for GI Bill Ch. 1606

Apply for GI Bill Ch. 1606

Create W.A.V.E account here ***if your school's VA rep instructs you too

Payments from GI Bill are Tax-Free