GI Bill® Options

The Veterans Resource Center works with students on the following Federal options: 

• Montgomery GI Bill® – Chapter 30:
  Service Members who have served on active duty with any branch of the armed forces may be eligible to receive Chapter 30, if they have signed up for and paid into the program. Chapter 30 recipients have 10 years after their date of discharge to use 36 months of payment.
• Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve – Chapter 1606:
  Most Reserve and National Guard members are eligible for Chapter 1606 upon completion of initial training. Recipients of Chapter 1606 retain eligibility for the duration of their active drilling status. Benefit extension available for those with mobilized service.
• Post-9/11 GI Bill® – Chapter 33:
  Eligibility for Chapter 33 is based on qualifying periods of active duty performed after 9/10/01. Percentage of the benefit you are entitled to is determined by number of qualifying months of service. This benefit consists of three components: tuition & fees paid directly to the institution, a housing stipend and a book & supply stipend paid to the student. This benefit expires 15 years from the last day of active duty separation. This benefit does not expire if the service member had qualifying active duty time after 01/01/2013. With additional qualifying service requirements, Chapter 33 includes an option to transfer the benefit to dependents. Your decision to elect Chapter 33 is irrevocable. We strongly recommend contacting the MDVA Regional Coordinator prior to completing an application for Chapter 33. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.