Understanding the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJ DMAVA) 603 form is crucial for members of the New Jersey Army National Guard seeking educational benefits. The form serves as a request for the DD Form 2384, also known as the Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), for the Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program under Chapter 1606 of the Montgomery GI Bill Selective Reserve. To be eligible, enlisted soldiers must commit to a six-year drilling obligation in the Selected Reserve, and officers must agree to serve six years in addition to their current obligations. Furthermore, it's imperative that applicants complete their initial active duty for training (IADT), obtain a high school diploma or equivalent before finishing IADT, and maintain good standing within a drilling Selected Reserve unit. The form requires a detailed checklist to be completed, covering multiple facets of a soldier's service and educational status, including any previous degrees earned, participation in other funding programs, and acknowledgment of the Army Continuing Education System. The process underscores the importance of verifying eligibility criteria and gathering comprehensive information to support the request, all aimed at facilitating access to educational benefits for servicemembers. This structured approach reflects the NJ National Guard's commitment to supporting its members' educational aspirations while upholding the requirements of the program.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Nj Dmava Form 603 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | nj 2384 nobe fill, NOBE, nj dd nobe search, form 603 dd bill |
NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
EDUCATION CENTER
Request for DD Form 2384 Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (GI Bill)
Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) for Chapter 1606
1.A soldier must meet the following eligibility criteria to be issued a DD Form 2384 (NOBE).
(Do not submit this request until the soldier meets the eligibility criteria)
a.Enlisted soldiers must have a
b.Complete initial active duty for training (IADT).
c.Meet the requirements to receive a high school diploma or equivalency certificate BEFORE completing IADT.
d.Serve in a drilling Selected Reserve unit and remain in good standing.
2.The following check list is to be completed by the unit administrator or representative for all individuals requesting a DD Form 2384 (NOBE) for educational assistance under Chapter 1606 of the Montgomery GI Bill Selective Reserve. Answer Yes or No or explain.
a.Has the soldier enlisted for six years (6 x 2), or extended his/her enlistment in the National Guard for a period to equal six years? ________
b.If an Officer, has the soldier agreed to serve in the Selected Reserve for six years in addition to any other Selected Reserve obligation? ________
(Complete DA Form
c.Has the soldier completed initial active duty for training? ________
d.Is the soldier a high school graduate/equivalent and did so before the completion of IADT? ________
e.Is the soldier a satisfactory participant? ________
f.Has the soldier received a baccalaureate degree? ________
g.Is the soldier qualified for any other Veterans Administration educational funding program? ________
If yes, explain: ____________________________________________________________________
h.Is the soldier receiving funds under the Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Program Tuition Assistance (75%) reimbursement? ________
i.Is the soldier receiving an ROTC scholarship? ________
j.Has the soldier signed the Statement of Understanding, DA Form
(A copy must be in the soldier's 201 file)
**Note: All NOBE's will be sent directly to the soldiers Home of Record listed below **
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5. I certify that the above information on the soldier listed in paragraph 3 is correct.
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Name of Unit Commander/Representative |
Signature |
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Mail completed form(s) to: NJ Army National Guard, Education Office,3650 Saylors Pond Rd. Fort Dix, NJ 08640
NJ DMAVA Form 603, September 1999 (All previous editions are obsolete)