Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve
Eligibility
You must meet the five requirements below to be eligible for MGIB-SR. Furthermore, depending upon your circumstances, you may have 10 or 14 years of MGIB-SR eligibility. See the 10 or 14 Years of Eligibility tables at the bottom of this page to see which category you fall into. If you are elgible, VAJoe.com can help you find schools.
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Six-Year Obligation
You must have a six-year obligation to the Selected Reserve, signed after June 30, 1985.- If you are an officer, you must have agreed to serve six years in addition to your original obligation.
- For some types of training, a six-year commitment that began after Sept. 30, 1990, is required.
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Initial Active Duty for Training
Your initial active duty for training (IADT) must be completed.
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Diploma
You must have received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before completing IADT.
- You may not use 12 hours earned toward a college degree to meet this requirement.
- You may not use 12 hours earned toward a college degree to meet this requirement.
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Good Standing
You must maintain good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit.
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Eligibility if Deactivated
You will maintain eligibility if you were deactivated under any of these conditions:- Your Reserve or National Guard unit was deactivated from Oct. 1, 1991, through Sept. 30, 1995. You maintain 14 years of eligibility for benefits.
- You were involuntarily separated, such as because of a force reduction, from Reserve or National Guard service from Oct. 1, 1991, through Sept. 30, 1995. You maintain 14 years of eligibility for benefits.
- You were discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability that was not caused by misconduct. Your eligibility period may be extended if you are ordered to active duty.
| Before Oct. 1, 1992 = 10 Years of Eligibility |
After Oct. 1, 1992 = 14 Years of Eligibility |
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