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Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve
(also referred to as MGIB-SR)
Eligibility
The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) provides education benefits to
members of the reserve elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard,
and to members of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. To be eligible for the
program, a reservist must:
- Incur a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985, or, if an officer, agree to serve six years in addition to the original obligation;
- Complete Initial Active Duty for Training;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before applying for benefits; and
- Remain in good standing in a Selected Reserve unit.
Reserve components determine eligibility for Chapter 1606. VA does not make decisions about
eligibility and cannot make payments until the reserve component has determined eligibility
and notified VA.
Period of Eligibility
If a reservist separates from the Selected Reserve, benefits generally end the day of
separation. If an individual stays in the Selected Reserve, benefits generally end 14
years from the date the reservist became eligible for the program. For reservists who became
eligible before Oct. 1, 1992, benefits generally end 10 years from the date they became eligible.
Under special circumstances, eligibility may be extended.
Payments
The full-time rate is $297 a month for 36 months for full-time training.
Part-time benefits are reduced proportionately. For complete current rates,
visit www.gibill.va.gov. The Department of Defense
may make additional contributions, or "kickers," on behalf of individuals in critical
military fields, as deemed necessary to encourage enlistment.
Training Available
Eligible reservists may take undergraduate, graduate or technical training at
colleges and universities. Those who have a six-year commitment beginning after Sept. 30, 1990,
may take the following training: courses for a certificate or diploma from business,
technical or vocational schools; cooperative training; apprenticeship or on-the-job
training; correspondence courses; independent study programs; flight training; or
remedial, deficiency or refresher courses needed to complete a program of study.
Work-Study
Eligibility for the Work-Study program under the Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill
is the same as in the Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill.
Tutorial Assistance
Benefits for tutorial assistance are the same as in the Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill.
Counseling
VA counseling is available to help Chapter 1606 participants assess their educational
and vocational strengths and weaknesses, or to help plan educational or employment goals.
Education Topics of Interest:
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