Montgomery GI Bill® : Selected Reserve Chapter 1606 (MGIB-SR)
What Is It?
The MGIB-SR is a benefit administered by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) that provides basic educational assistance for traditional/M-day Soldiers actively serving in the Selected Reserve (Reference: Title 10 USC Chapter 1606; DoDI 1322.17).
How Do I Qualify?
- Sign a six-year enlistment contract or Officer Service Agreement to serve in the ARNG
- Have a High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) or Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC).
- Be actively serving in the ARNG (cannot be in the Inactive National Guard-ING or Individual Ready Reserve-IRR).
- Not be AGR or on Active Duty.
- Not be flagged for unsatisfactory participation.
- Not be using a Dedicated Army National Guard ROTC Scholarship (Ref: Title 10 USC 2107).
Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Post-9/11 GI Bill®
What Is It?
TEB is an incentive for continued service offered to Service Members who qualify for the Post- 9/11 GI Bill. All ARNG Soldiers considering TEB should initiate the TEB process as soon as they meet the requirements (Ref: Title 38 USC Section 3319; DoDI 1341.13).
How Do I Qualify?
- Qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at any payment tier
- Be currently serving in the Uniformed Services, with at least six years completed
- NOT be flagged for adverse action, APFT/ABCP failure, or as Unsatisfactory Participant
- Agree to a four-year service obligation from the date of your transfer request
- Not be AGR or on Active Duty.
- Transfer to an eligible dependent
Post-9/11 GI Bill®, CH 33
What Is It?
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is an education program for Service Members who serve on active duty after September 10, 2001 and receive an honorable discharge. (Reference: Title 38 USC Chapter 33, DoDI 1341.13)
How Do I Qualify?
Serve at least 90 days in a period of qualifying active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Qualifying Active Duty service is:
- Service in any active component
- Title 10 U.S.C. Sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b
- Title 10 AGR or Title 32 AGR
Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Chapter 30
What Is It?
Chapter 30 is an education program that applies to veterans who served on active duty or AGR, served two or three years, had pay reduced by $1,200, and received an honorable discharge (Reference: Title 38 USC Chapter 30; DoDD 1322.16).
How Do I Qualify?
Have qualifying active duty service on or after July 1, 1985, or AGR service after November 29, 1989.
- Complete two years on Active Duty or AGR (Title 10/32) for 80% rate.
- Complete three years on Active Duty or AGR (Title 10/32) for 100% rate. (Must complete 24 months before use)
- Complete a mobilization of at least two continuous years (730 days), or complete 20 months of a 730 day mobilization and be discharged at the convenience of the gov’t.
