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$600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Higher monthly MGIB-AD payments for participants who made qualifying Buy-Up contributions.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal added-payment benefit available to eligible MGIB-AD recipients in all assigned West Texas counties.

How to get help

Use the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty benefit process. The official Buy-Up page does not state a separate current application procedure for making a contribution.

Who this service helps

The person must have participated in the $600 Buy-Up program and receive education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty program. The Buy-Up cannot be used with the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal added-payment benefit available to eligible MGIB-AD recipients in all assigned West Texas counties.

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Location and contact

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Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

The added monthly amount depends on how much the participant contributed and how many courses the participant is taking. The program permitted additional contributions up to $600; current payment rates are published by VA.

About this service

The $600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program increases monthly education payments for eligible participants who contributed to the program and receive Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty benefits. The increase depends on the contribution and course load.

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