Other Veteran Benefits
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Other Veteran Benefits
Montgomery GI Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) is available to those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. There are two main programs:
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
For active duty members who enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation.
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
For Reservists with a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserve who are actively drilling.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) - Chapter 35
The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) - Chapter 1607
REAP provides educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.
Gl Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.