What is the Montgomery GI Bill–Selected Reserve?
You may be considered an eligible reservist or National Guard member if: • after June 30, 1985, you signed a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve AND • you completed your initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) AND • you got your High School Diploma or GED before applying benefits with the VA, AND • you are in good standing with a drilling Selected Reserve Unit If you stay in the Selected Reserves, benefits generally end 10 years from the date you became eligible for the program if you became eligible on or after October 1, 1992. Your period of eligibly may be extended, if you were unable to train because of a serve related disability. Typically, your eligibility ends when you leave the Selected Reserves (in most cases).
The Montgomery GI Bill–Selected Reserve is a military education benefit established to assist eligible veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces Selected Reserve complete college degree programs or obtain job training. The program is available to veterans of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard.
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