MGIB-AD (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill® benefits generally apply to Veterans who began active duty service for the first time after June 30, 1985, had their pay reduced $100 a month for 12 months, and received an honorable discharge. Eligible service members may receive up to 36 months of education benefits.
Attendance Reporting Requirement Students receiving Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30) benefits must verify their class attendance on or after the last day of each month before monthly payments are deposited into your personal checking/saving account or mailed to you.
MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606 or Chapter 1607)
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve provides education benefits for members actively participating in the Selected Reserve, including the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Eligible service members may receive up to 36 months of educational benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
A Veteran may receive Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development and skills coaching. VR&E is a way for service members to receive personalized counseling and support as they work to achieve their career goals.
Who Qualifies?
A Veteran may be eligible for VR&E benefits if they:
- Have received, or will receive, a discharge that is other than dishonorable
- Have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, or a memorandum rating of 20% or more from the VA
- Apply for VR&E services Students interested in applying for VR&E benefits can apply by logging in to their eBenefits.
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits generally apply to Veterans who have at least 90 days of aggregate active-duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or were honorably discharged or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Eligible service members and/or dependents may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. In addition, a monthly housing allowance and annual books and supplies stipend may be available.
DEA (Chapter 35)
Dependents Educational Assistance program offers education benefits to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. Eligible dependents may receive up to 45 months of education benefits.
