Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve)
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) - Selected Reserve is an educational assistance program enacted by Congress to attract high quality men and women into the reserve components of the Armed Forces. The MGIB-Selected Reserve program provides up to 36 month...
What is Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve)?
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) - Selected Reserve is an educational assistance program enacted by Congress to attract high quality men and women into the reserve components of the Armed Forces. The MGIB-Selected Reserve program provides up to 36 months of education benefits.
Program Requirements
You must:
- Incur a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve after June 30, 1985 (officers must agree to serve six years in addition to your original obligation), and
- Complete your Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), and
- Remain in good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit
- Complete high school or have a high school equivalency certificate
Your reserve or National Guard component determines your eligibility for this program.
Application Details
What is the application process for Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve)?
To complete an application, use VA Form 22-1990, "Application for VA Education Benefits." You can complete the application online on VA's vets.gov website.