Post-9/11 GI Bill vs. Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
If you are eligible for the
Post-9/11 GI Bill
and the
Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty (MGIB-AD),
you are only entitled to the benefits from one of the programs. Here's a comparison
of both programs to help you choose which one is best for you.
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Post-9/11 GI Bill
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Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty
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Pay Reduction
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None
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$100 a month during first 12 months of service
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Types of Education
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Courses at a degree-granting college, courses used for transitioning from MGIB-AD, and select non-degree programs which can be found at the Department of Veteran Affairs website.
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Nearly all types of post-high-school education
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Additional Funding Provided by Colleges?
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Yes, through the
Yellow Ribbon Program
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No
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Time Limit to Use Benefits
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15 years after last discharge or separation
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10 years after last discharge or separation
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To Whom Are Benefits Paid?
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Tuition and fees to the college; books, living allowances, and rural benefit to
the student
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Directly to the student
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The Montgomery GI Bill is a legacy program, meaning that if you aren't already enrolled
in the program, you cannot enroll today. Instead, you are potentially eligible for
the Post-9/11 GI Bill. However, if you have been receiving benefits under MGIB-AD,
MGIB-SR, or REAP, you can transfer your remaining months of eligibility to the Post-9/11
GI Bill. One thing to remember is that once you transfer from the Montgomery GI
Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you cannot switch back to your original program.
You can also choose to use your remaining MGIB-AD eligibility and then elect to
receive 12 months of Post-9/11 benefits. Overall, each student may only benefit
from these programs for a maximum of 48 months.
Learn more about other aspects of the Post-9/11 GI Bill: