🎓 Education
Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606)
Education benefit for Reserve and National Guard members.
Official sourceU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Official website Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective 1985-07-01
What it is
Up to 36 months of education benefits for members of the Selected Reserve who commit to a 6-year obligation.
How much it pays
Monthly rate published annually by VA.
Who qualifies
- Six-year Selected Reserve obligation signed after June 30, 1985.
- Completion of IADT.
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Remain in good standing in a Selected Reserve unit.
How to apply
- 1Get a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE, DD Form 2384-1) from your unit.
- 2Apply on VA.gov with VA Form 22-1990.
- 3Submit school enrollment for certification.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use MGIB-SR and Post-9/11 together?
You cannot receive both at the same time; you must elect which to use for each enrollment period.