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Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Up to 36 months of Chapter 1606 education and training benefits for eligible Selected Reserve members.
How to get help
Obtain a Notice of Basic Eligibility, DD Form 2384-1, from the military unit and confirm that VA has approved the program. Before training, submit VA Form 22-1990 online or through another accepted route. If training has started, take the application and eligibility notice to the school or employer for enrollment certification. Verify enrollment monthly while receiving payments.
Who this service helps
The applicant generally must have a qualifying 6-year Selected Reserve service obligation, complete initial active duty for training, obtain a high school diploma or equivalent before finishing that training, and remain in good standing in an active Selected Reserve unit. VA documents limited exceptions and possible extensions for mobilization, disability, unit deactivation, or certain involuntary separations.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education benefit available to eligible Selected Reserve members in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. The program offers up to 36 months of benefits at current MGIB-SR rates, subject to eligibility and remaining entitlement.
About this service
The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve program, also called MGIB-SR or Chapter 1606, provides money for approved education and training to eligible members of the military reserves or National Guard.
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