what IS THE Montgomery G.I. BILL s-r?

The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, or chapter 1606 of title 10, US Code) is an educational assistance program to assist eligible persons to continue their education or training after high school.  MGIB-SR is the first such program that doesn't require service in the active Armed Forces in order to qualify.

The Army National Guard offers the Montgomery G.I. Bill Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR) to it's traditional drilling soldiers (one weekend per month) to help with the expense of attending college or other training programs.  This benefit is used while the soldier is actively drilling NOT after the soldier finishes their service time.

PROGRAMS COVERED

Soldiers may use the MGIB-SR for any degree program (Associate through Doctoral), certificate or correspondence courses, cooperative training, independent study programs, apprenticeship/ on the job training, vocational school, and flight training.  View a list of Tennessee Schools approved for the GI Bill.  Understand, this a Federal Benefit and not limited to Tennessee.

Montgomery g.i. bill-Sr PAYMENTS

This tax-free benefit is paid directly to the soldier and not the educational institution.  This benefit currently pays a total amount of $10,692 for up to 36 academic months (approximately, 4 years and 1 semester of college). This benefits last 14 years from the eligibility start date or as long as the soldier remains in an active drilling status.   View current rates.  Soldiers who are mobilized on federal active duty (Title 10) receive an extension of their period of eligibility for the period of the mobilization plus 4 months.  National Guard soldiers can use 100% Federal Tuition Assistance while receiving Montgomery GI Bill payments.

 Prior service members may also be entitled to the Selective Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill.
 

eligibility requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED PLUS PROGRAM)
• Enlist, reenlist, or extend  for a period not less than 6 years.
• Must be qualified in a MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or complete OBC (Officer Basic Course)
• Have depleted Active Duty Montgomery G.I. Bill 
   

mgib-sr kicker program
The Army National Guard G.I. Bill Kicker pays up to $200 a month while attending college (or other approved technical school). Paid as a stipend, this incentive pays up to $12,600 over a period of 36 months.

eligibility requirements:

• Enlist/reenlist or extend service in the Army National Guard for six years
•  Complete Initial Active Duty for Training or Officer Basic Course
• Have a high school diploma
• Enlist in a valid, vacant position
• For NPS applicants, be a CAT I-IIIA (50 or higher on ASVAB)
• For PS applicants, be MOS qualified