Montgomery GI Bill Kicker

Montgomery GI Bill “Kicker”

How Do I Qualify?

• Be eligible for either Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 GI Bill
• Agree to serve in a current critical skill/critical unit verified by AUVS or enter an officer commissioning program (ROTC, Officer and Warrant Officer)
• Enlisted must sign a six year reserve service contract on or after 1 July 1985
• Officers must sign an Officer Service Agreement (OSA) (DA form 5447-R) within 90 days of commissioning
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete IADT or Officer Branch Qualification
• Sign a valid Kicker contract
• Not be on Military Technician or AGR/Active Duty Status
• Not be flagged for AWOLs
• Not be using a Dedicated Army National Guard ROTC Scholarship

What Do I Get?

• $200 or $350 per month depending on contracted rate
• Works as supplemental to GI Bill payment
• Payment made directly to you each monthCan use with any GI Bill but must be eligible for either Ch 1606 or Ch 30 to retain eligibility

How Do I Apply?

• Contact your State Education Office to validate eligibility.
• Go to http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/ and submit the Veterans Online Application, be sure to include a copy of your Kicker contract.
• 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

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