Veteran Services - Serving Those Who Have Served
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The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
You may use this education assistance program for degree programs, certificate or correspondence courses, cooperative training, independent study programs, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, and vocational flight training programs. Remedial, refresher and deficiency training are available under certain circumstances.
Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components. VA makes the payments for this program.
You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits.
If your eligibility to this program began on or after October 1, 1992, your period of eligibility ends 14 years from your beginning date of eligibility, or on the day you leave the Selected Reserve.
If your eligibility to this program began prior to October 1, 1992, your period of eligibility ends 10 years from your beginning date of eligibility, or on the day you leave the Selected Reserve.
You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits. Your benefit entitlement ends 14 years from the date of your eligibility for the program, or on the day you leave the Selected Reserve.
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
If your Reserve or National Guard unit is deactivated during the period October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1995, or you are involuntarily separated (e.g., reduction in force) from Reserve or National Guard service during this same period, you will retain eligibility for MGIB - SR benefits for the full 14 year eligibility period. You will also retain MGIB - SR eligibility if you were discharged from Selected Reserve service due to a disability that was not caused by misconduct. Your eligibility period may be extended if you are ordered to active duty.
Current Benefit Rates for Chapter 1606 Benefit Recipients
Your unit will give you DD Form 2384-1, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), when you become eligible for the program. Your unit will also code your eligibility into the Department of Defense personnel system so that VA may verify your eligibility.
You can apply by filling out VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits. The original VA Form 22-1990, member 4 version of your DD-214 and a University of Nevada, Reno Veteran's Course Submission Form must be submitted to the Veteran's Services staff.
You may also apply online at the Veterans On Line Applications (VONAPP) website. If you choose to apply online, please print out the application and bring it along with your class schedule to the University Veteran Services Office so we know that you applied online and can remind the Veterans Administration Office of your method of applying for benefits.
You can apply by filling out VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. The original VA Form 22-1995 and a University of Nevada, Reno Veteran's Course Submission Form must be submitted to the Veteran's Services staff.
All educational benefits recipients must submit your course schedule EVERY semester to receive your benefits. Simply copy and paste your ePAWS class schedule into the text along with your name and Student ID number and e-mail it to us as soon as you register for classes. DO NOT include your Social Security Number in any e-mail sent to our office. Or submit a University Veteran's Course Submission Form available in our office.
An overpayment is an incorrect benefit payment that is more than the amount to which you are entitled. If you promptly notify the university's Veteran's Services staff of changes affecting your benefits, you can prevent or reduce overpayments.
In addition, you should use reasonable judgment when you accept and cash a check. Carefully read all letters from the VA about the monthly rate and effective dates of your benefits. If you think a VA check is wrong, contact the VA before cashing the check. Return any checks for too much money to the VA.
If you cash a check for the wrong amount, you will be liable for repayment of any resulting overpayment.
If you apply for financial aid with the University Financial Aid Office and complete the FAFSA, you must declare your veteran benefits on the FAFSA or you will be liable for repayment of an overpayment.
Visit the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Education Benefits web page. Or Call toll free 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
See new changes to GI Bill for Reservists and National Guard Personnel.
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