Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve

About Chapter 1606

The Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, also known as MGIB-SR or Chapter 1606, provides educational benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army National Guard and Air National Guard.

Usually, these benefits are disbursed monthly to students, with students receiving their VA education benefit payments either on or after the first day of the month following the due date for payment.

It is very important for students receiving Chapter 30 benefits to verify their enrollment on a monthly basis. Enrollment can be verified in 3 ways:

  • Utilizing the VA's WAVE system 
  • If you do not have internet access or prefer not to use the internet to verify your enrollment, you may call 1-877-823-2378 to verify by phone and follow the prompts.
  • Send a statement verifying attendance on the GI Bill® Website at Ask VA (AVA)

For more information about this program click here.

How do I use my Chapter 1606 benefits at FDTC?

I have never received VA benefits and I am not a continuing student:
  • Complete an application and be accepted into FDTC
  • Apply for your VA benefits with VA.gov
  • Bring in a copy of your DD214: Member-4 (Discharged Vets) or NOBE (Active duty)
  • Bring a copy of your schedule to the Veterans Services Office at FDTC
I have received VA benefits previously, but I am not a continuing student:
  • Complete an application and be accepted into FDTC
  • Update your school through VA.gov
  • Bring a copy of your schedule to the Veterans Services Office at FDTC
I have previously received VA benefits and I am a continuing student:
  • Bring a copy of your schedule to the Veterans Services Office at FDTC 

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