Dedicated Army National Guard Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) * Guard Only * Guard or Reserve * 2, 21/2, 3 years * 2 year only * Must SMP with the Guard * Must SMP (Guard or USAR) * Guard only after commission * Guard or Reserve after commission * Limited only by funding * Limited number * Can not use with Chapter 1606/1607 MGIB * Can use with GI Bill * Pays tuition or Pays Room & Board * Pays tuition or Pays Room & Board (R&B $10,000 max for off campus) (R&B $10,000 max for off campus) * Non-revocable * Only MJC cadets may revoke * Should apply before contracting, but * Should apply before contracting, but not necessary not necessary
SCHOLARSHIP COMBINATIONS
Can use any GI Bill with the GRFD scholarship (GRFD-NG)
Can only use active duty GI Bill with Dedicated National Guard Scholarship; can not use Select Reserve GI Bill ("Guard" GI Bill) with a Dedicated National Guard Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION
Should submit scholarship application before contracting, but not necessary.
Note: Chapter 1606/1607 benefits can not be received with Dedicated ARNG scholarship. GRFD-ARNG scholarships are reserved for those receiving 1606/1607 benefits. Exceptions are granted.
Prior military service and Military Occupational Speciality (MOS) qualification not required.
MONTGOMERY GI BILL BENEFITS (FULL TIME STUDENTS)
Chapter 30 - Federal GI Bill. Approximately $1,075 per month
Chapter 1606 - National Guard / USAR GI Bill. $317 per month for 36 months
Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP). Received from Reserve Component service on Active Duty. Multiple periods are combined. 36 months of benefits. 90 days AD service = $430 per month; 1 - 2 years = $645 per month; 2 years or more = $860 per month
GI Bill Kicker - Veterans Administration Program. $350 per month; must be receiving 1606 benefits. Not all RC soldiers qualify. Soldier does not contribute to this program.
MONTGOMERY GI BILL QUALIFICATIONS (SUMMARY)
NOTE - This is a Summary Only. Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more details.
Chapter 30 - Requires 2 or more years of Active Duty (mobilized reserve component soldiers can qualify). Soldier pays $1,200 into the program (lump payment or twelve, $100 allotments).
Chapter 1606 - For traditional reserve component soldiers ("M" day soldiers). Must agree to serve at least six years in the National Guard; complete basic and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) (MOSQ), actively drilling, have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Soldier does not contribute to this program.
Chapter 1607 - For reserve component soldiers who served on active duty for 90 days or more since 11 September 2006, or who were released if due to sickness or injuries received on active duty. Multiple active duty periods are combined. Soldier does not contribute to this program.
GI Bill Kicker- Must receive 1606 benefits (1607 does not qualify). Applies to OCS/WOC/SMP cadets. Must have deployable MOS, assigned to a MTOE position, be actively drilling for at least three years, continues to drill, have high school diploma or equivalent, have six years remaining on enlistment (or extends), grade no greather than E5 of O1. Applies to officers who have completed BOLC II & III. Must not have used a kicker previously. Based on available funding; not an entitlement.
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