Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
What is this?
Provides a monthly education benefit for up to 36 months that can be used for college, technical/vocational courses, flight training, and correspondence courses.
Am I eligible?
Veterans who paid into the program during active duty ($100/month for 12 months) and served at least 2 years. You must have an honorable discharge.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Up to $2,200/month for 36 months of full-time study
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Apply at va.gov/education/how-to-apply with your DD-214 and proof of MGIB enrollment.
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