The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) (MGIB-SR) provides educational assistance in the form of monthly payments to qualified Service Members enrolled in VA-approved education and training programs. These include programs offered at Colleges and Universities, approved Distance Learning programs, flight training programs, apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs such as: welder, painter, maintenance mechanic, machinist, cook, police officer, fire fighter, plumber, roofer, electrician and other qualifying fields.
An eligibility date is automatically established when the Service Member:
Service Members who establish eligibility before 1992 have 10 years from their date of eligibility to utilize their Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
Service Members who establish eligibility after 1992 have 14 years from their date of eligibility to utilize their Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
MGIB-SR benefits end when the Service Member is discharged. There are some exceptions which can be found @ http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_sr.asp.
To collect Chapter 1606 GI Bill benefits, you must:
You must verify your enrollment monthly to receive your deposit by calling 1-877-823-2378 or using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) System @ http://www.gibill.va.gov/wave.
Chapter 1606 rates vary depending on the type of training you are pursuing. Current rates can be found here: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.asp#ch1606
Yes, the Montgomery GI Bill and FTA can be used simultaneously.
If you leave active drilling status and enter IRR or ING, your Chapter 1606 GI Bill benefits will be suspended, effective the date you transfer. You must return to active drilling status within 12 months in order to retain your MGIB-SR benefits. If you are discharged from the IRR or ING, your MGIB-SR benefits will be terminated.
Newly appointed Officers and Warrant Officers must complete an Officer Sercive Agreement (OSA) DA Form 5447-R in order to gain eligibility for this program.
Officers and Warrant Officers who were enlisted are encouraged to contact the Education Services Office as it may be necessary for us to research your enlisted time in order to determine your eligibility status.
