Veteran's Affairs Federal Benefits
Montgomery GI Bill
Please check out the Department of Veterans Affairs website for further clarification on eligibility for the following programs at http://www.gibill.va.gov/
- Chap. 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Servicepersons and Veterans)
- Chap. 35 Montgomery GI Bill - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- Chap. 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Chap. 1607 Montgomery GI Bill - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
- VA Tutoring Program
- National Testing Fee Reimbursement
- Chap. 31 Montgomery GI Bill - More information at Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Additional Resources for Federal Benefits
- Interval Pay for Montgomery GI Bill (Break Payment) - The VA may automatically continue sending you monthly payments if the break between semesters is less than 8 weeks (56 days). There are many exceptions and rules concerning Interval Pay. If you have questions, please contact our office.
- Credit Status Table for Montgomery GI Bill
- The GI Bill rates were increased by an average of 4% effective October 1, 2006. The new rates can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
- All Chap. 30 and Chap. 1606 benefit recipients must do a monthly verification on their enrollments. This is extremely important as the VA will not release your check until this is accomplished. Beginning on the last day of September, either call 1-877-823-2378 or go to https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/default.cfm The VA will not allow you to verify your enrollment until the last day of the month (you are verifying for the month that is just ending). However, you may verify after that date at any time.
Reserve Tuition Assistance
See your unit for further assistance.
For more information on Federal Veteran’s Benefits visit http://www.va.gov/.