Select Reserve Chapter 1606

Montgomery GI Bill: Selected Reserve Chapter 1606 (MGIB-SR)

1. How Do I Qualify?

• Sign a six-year service contract or Officer Service Agreement in the Reserve Component on or after 1 July 1985
• Complete a High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete IADT or Officer Branch Qualification
• Continue serving in an active drilling status
• Not be AGR or on Active Duty Not be flagged for AWOL
• Not be using a Dedicated Army National Guard ROTC Scholarship

2. What Do I Get?

• $367 per month for full-time enrollment (1 October 2015)
• Payment made directly to you each month
• In most cases benefit eligibility begins once you complete IADT

3. How Do I Apply?

• Contact your State Education Office and ask for your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
• Go to http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/ and submit the Veterans Online Application
• Notify the VA Certifying Official at your school so they can certify your enrollment
• Continue to verify your enrollment each month online at: https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave

For More Information:

• Visit www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
• Contact your State Education Office
• Contact the Guard Support Center at:
  Toll Free: (866) 628-5999 arng.gsc@army.mil, www.nationalguard.com/education