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Saturday, 19 July 2008 |
Montgomery GI Bill Eligibility
· Entered active duty after 6/30/1985
· Had military pay reduced by $100/month for first 12 months of service
· Continuously served for 3 years or 2 years if that is what enlisted for (benefits are lower)
· Have a high school diploma or GED
· Honorable Discharge
Benefits
· From $1,368/mo for full time (starting 1 Oct 2009), down in increments to $342/mo for ¼ time or less at academic institution (tax free)
o Lower rates for apprenticeship or OJT
· Buy-Up provision – eligible service member can contribute $600 before separation and collect an additional $150/mo (total additional $5,400)
· Up to 36 months of full time equivalent education
o May be eligible for an additional 12 months under the Post 9/11 GI Bill
· Time to use – 10 years
· Transferability to a dependent
o Pilot program in the Army – MOS and reenlistment conditions
Preparation
· See “Support POC’s” on menu at the left of the main web page for information on testing and education assistance
More detailed information
· http://www.gibill.va.gov/
· http://education.military.com/money-for-school/gi-bill/gi-bill-application-process?ESRC=education.nl (How to apply)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 May 2010 )
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