Montgomery Gi Bill Pay

The Montgomery GI Bill is a fantastic way to support veterans who have served our country, helping them to pursue their educational dreams. With the right education, veterans can be well-prepared to face a constantly changing job market and build successful and fulfilling careers. The Montgomery GI Bill is an important tool, but it’s important to understand how it works and how you can get the most out of it. In this blog post, we will cover the basics of the Montgomery GI Bill and discuss how you can use it to easily and effectively pay for your education. By understanding the fundamentals of the Montgomery GI Bill and its payment system, you can maximize the benefit of this incredible program for yourself or for a veteran you love.

To make a payment, you may use this official links below:

Montgomery GI Bill User’s Guide

https://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/veteran-gi-bill-users-guide.html

The Montgomery GI Bill is an education benefit worth over $79K. This amount is based on the 2022-2023 monthly full-time student payment rate of

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

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Am I eligible for education benefits through the MGIB-AD program?

If you met the criteria for one of these categories and received an honorable discharge, you might be qualified for education benefits through this program.

All of these are true:

• You have completed 12 hours of college credit, a GED, or a high school diploma.
• After June 30, 1985, you first reported for active duty, and
• For the first 12 months of your service, you received a $100 monthly reduction in military pay.

Additionally, you have served for at least one of the following time periods continuously (without a break):

• 3 years, or
• if you agreed to that when you enlisted, two years;
• In accordance with the “2 by 4 program,” 4 years if you joined the Selected Reserve within a year of leaving active duty

All of these are true:

• You have completed 12 hours of college credit, a GED, or a high school diploma.
• You enlisted through a delayed enlistment program that was established before January 1, 1977, and you entered active duty before January 1, 1977 (or before January 2, 1978).
• You were on active duty through June 30, 1988 (or June 30, 1987, if you entered the Selected Reserve within one year of leaving active duty and served four years), and you served for at least one day between October 19, 1984, and June 30, 1985.
• As of December 31, 1989, you still had at least 1 day of Vietnam Era GI Bill (Chapter 34) eligibility.

All of these are true:

• You have completed 12 hours of college credit, a GED, or a high school diploma.
• You are ineligible for MGIB under categories I or II.
• You had your military pay reduced by $1,200 before separation

And one of these is true:

• After February 2, 1991, you were involuntarily (and against your will) separated from active duty, or
• You involuntarily separated on or after November 30, 1993, or
• You decided to leave your job voluntarily through either the Special Separation Benefit (SSB) program or the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) program.

Both of these are true:

• You have completed 12 hours of college credit, a GED, or a high school diploma.
• You either reduced your military pay by $100 per month for a year, or you made a lump-sum contribution of $1,200.

And one of these is true:

• If you had money in a VEAP account on October 9, 1996, were on active duty at the time, and selected MGIB before that date, or
• You enlisted in the full-time National Guard under title 32 of the United States Code between July 1, 1985, and November 28, 1989, and between October 9, 1996, and July 9, 1997, you selected the MGIB.

The amount you’ll receive depends on these factors:

• Your length of service, and
• The type of education or training program you choose, and
• Your category (I, II, III, or IV), and
• Whether you qualify for a college fund or kicker, and
• How much you’ve contributed to the $600 Buy-Up program (more information)

Note: Typically, you have ten years to utilize your MGIB-AD benefits. This may change depending on your situation.

To further your education and training, there are many ways you can make use of the GI Bill benefits. Find out how to use your GI Bill benefits.

In some cases, we may help you pay for:

• Before enrolling in regular college courses, some students must take remedial classes to improve their fundamental math, reading, and/or English skills.
• Courses that some students must take in order to be admitted to a particular college are known as “deficiency courses.”
• Brief courses that help people review and advance their knowledge in a particular subject area are called refresher courses.

What if I qualify for other VA education benefits too?

For a given period of service, only one educational benefit may be used. You must decide which educational benefit you want to use. You cannot change your mind and use a different education benefit after making this decision.

You cannot switch to the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD or Chapter 30) at a later time if you choose to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) instead. We will reimburse you for some or all of the payments you made to MGIB-AD if you choose to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

You risk losing your eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you have only one period of service that starts on or after August 1, 2011, and you begin receiving payments for MGIB-AD.

Call us at 888-442-4551 (TTY: 711) if you need assistance choosing which educational benefits to use. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. ET.

How many total months of VA education benefits can I get?

A maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits, excluding Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR), may be available to you. But many applicants are eligible for only 36 months.

These guides provide additional details on the GI Bill:

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FAQ

How much money does the Montgomery GI Bill pay?

The Montgomery GI Bill is a scholarship worth more than $79K. Based on the $2,210 monthly full-time student payment rate for 2022–2023, this amount 00 multiplied by the 36-month limit. The first of every October sees an automatic increase in this “payment rate.”

Does the Montgomery GI Bill pay you every month?

Those who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill receive monthly stipends while enrolled in classes at an approved training facility. The checks are made out to the student, not the institution.

Can I get my $1200 back from Montgomery GI Bill?

You could get the full $1,200 refund if you didn’t use any of your MGIB benefits. If you used a portion of your MGIB benefits, we would divide the total number of months (including the percentage of any partial month) by 36 to determine your refund.

How long do you pay into the MGIB?

MGIB Eligibility For the first 12 months of your active duty service, you contribute $100 per month. Before applying for benefits, you must have completed high school or have a certificate of equivalent education. You have served at least 2 years on active duty.