Military Programs
Education
Is the GI Bill for Me?
F.A.Q.
The GI Bill is an education benefit earned by Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National Guard service members. It helps service members and eligible veterans pay for education expenses and career training. The GI Bill has several individual programs, which are administered differently depending on the person’s eligibility and duty status.
- Q: What is the origin of the Montgomery GI Bill?
- A: On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights. Today’s Montgomery GI Bill is a modern form of The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.
- Q: Are there different types of GI Bills?
- A: Yes, there is the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) and the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Q: How much will I get paid while I am in school?
- A: The basic monthly rates are:
Active Duty
| Enrollment status | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Full time | $1,101 |
| 3/4 time | $825.75 |
| 1/2 time | $550.50 |
| less than 1/2 time more than 1/4 time | $550.50* |
| 1/4 time or less | $275.25* |
Selected Reserve
| Enrollment status | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Full time | $317 |
| 3/4 time | $237 |
| 1/2 time | $157 |
| less than 1/2 | $79.25 |
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