Chapter Benefits

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty

Military personnel in parachutes floating to the ground.Persons who entered active duty after July 1, 1985, and had their military pay reduced by $100 per month for 12 months, may qualify for this program. This is a non-refundable contribution. These persons also must have served a minimum of two years, earned a high school diploma or its equivalent either prior to, or during the qualifying enlistment, and must have an honorable discharge. Other requirements may apply.

  • Application for Educational Assistance (Form 22-1990) or certificate of eligibility received from the VA
  • Copy of DD-214 Discharge Document – Member 4 copy, if available (This form is provided to you by your military branch at completion of enlistment.)
  • Copy of "kicker" paperwork, if applicable (This paperwork is provided to you by your military branch at time of enlistment)
  • Veterans Certification Request Form

Chapter 1606 – Members of the Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve/National Guard

This program provides benefits for members of the Reserve/National Guard who enlisted, re-enlisted or extended their enlistment for a period of six years after July 1, 1985

  • Application for Educational Assistance (Form 22-1990) or certificate of eligibility received from the VA
  • Copy of DD-214 or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) Form #2384 (This form is provided to you by your unit.)
  • Copy of "kicker" paperwork, if applicable (This paperwork is provided to you by your military branch at time of enlistment)
  • Veterans Certification Request Form

Chapter 35 – Dependents or Spouse of 100% Disabled or Deceased Veterans

This program provides benefits for dependents and spouses of veterans who died or are 100% disabled due to service-connected causes.

Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation/Disabled Veterans

Eligibility for this program is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program provides payment of required fees and a monthly allotment.

Chapter 33 – Post 9-11 GI Bill®

This program provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001 or individuals discharges with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for Post 9-11 GI Bill®.

  • Application for Educational Assistance (Form 22-1990) or certificate of eligibility received from the VA
  • Copy of DD-214 Discharge Document – Member 4 copy, if available (This form is provided to you by your military branch at completion of enlistment.)
  • Copy of "kicker" paperwork, if applicable (This paperwork is provided to you by your military branch at time of enlistment)
  • Veterans Certification Request Form

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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.