Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill (New)
Basic Eligibility:
- Contributed $1200 or $1800 to the program.
- Received an honorable discharge.
- Received a High School diploma or GED prior to applying for this benefit.
- Individuals may use any period of active duty to establish eligibility because Public Law 106-109 repeals the requirement for initial obligated period of active duty as a condition of eligibility for MGIB.
* See your VA Coordinator for a more complete list of exceptions.
Basic Monthly Rates as of 08/01/2009:
Training
Time | Less than 3
years service | More than 3
years service |
|---|
| Full-time |
$1111.00 |
$1368.00 |
|---|
| 3/4-time |
$833.25 |
$1026.00 |
|---|
| 1/2-time |
$555.50 |
$684.00 |
|---|
Less than
1/2-time or
Active Duty |
* Tuition & fees
only not to exceed
1/2-time rate |
* Tuition & fees only
not to exceed
1/2 time rate |
|---|
- Service persons using Chapter 30 are paid the veteran rate or a rate that will reimburse tuition and fees only, whichever is lower.
** All rates are subject to change per legislation.
To apply for this chapter, obtain and submit the application for VA Educational Benefits, form 22-1990, along with a copy of your discharge papers - DD214, to the Veteran's Coordinator, Room 117, West Hall.
Once a file is established and the student is enrolled, monthly verification of enrollment is required of the student by VA. Submit your monthly verification by toll-free touch-tone telephone at 1-877-823-2378 or connect to the internet site at www.gibill.va.gov and follow the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) program. If your enrollment has changed during the month, you must verify your enrollment through the WAVE program. Payment can be expected 3-15 days from the date VA was notified of verification.
Send comments & questions to: mvp@ttu.edu
