What is Montgomery GI Bill 1606?

The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606) is an education program. It provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves.

How do I contact VA GI Bill?

You can call us at one of these phone numbers to ask questions about VA benefits and services.

  1. MyVA411 main information line. 800-698-2411.
  2. Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY) 711.
  3. VA benefits hotline. 800-827-1000.
  4. GI Bill hotline. 888-442-4551.
  5. VA health benefits hotline. 877-222-8387.
  6. My HealtheVet help desk.

How do I certify my Chapter 1606 GI Bill?

This verification can be done either by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) application found at the VA Web site: https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or by using an automated telephone system (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378 and following the prompts.

What can you use Mgib SR for?

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Can I cash in my GI Bill?

The GI Bill can only be used for educational purposes. As of 2011, the two versions of the GI Bill are the Post 9/11 and Montgomery bills, which offer slightly different benefits. The Post 9/11 Bill pays living and housing stipends in the form of checks.

Can you use 1606 and tuition assistance?

Therefore, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which administers the chapter 1606 and 1607 programs based on DoD’s instructions, is not technically prohibited from processing claims for 1606 or 1607 even though Tuition Assistance has already been used for the same classes.

Can you use TA and 1606 at the same time?

It is possible to use both your Tuition Assistance and Chapter 1606, or other VA educational benefits, throughout the academic school year however, both cannot be used concurrently. For the DOD process, go to How to Use the Military Tuition Assistance Program, for more information regarding TA benefits.