MONTGOMERY GI BILL

SELECTED RESERVE (MGIB-SR)

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Overview

You may be eligible for this program if you meet the following:

  • You must be in a Guard or Reserve unit with a 6 year obligation.
     
  • You must complete Initial Active Duty Training.
     
  • You must maintain a Selective Reserve Status and remain in good status.
    (Note: If you no longer maintain selective reserve status, you may be eligible if you were a member of a reserve component who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 for a period of 90 days or more under a contingency operation.)
     
  • You must be degree seeking (have a declared major), or be an Open Preference student, not to exceed two semesters. (Note: For certificates, endorsements, and licensure programs, check with the VA for approval.)
     
  • For details and exceptions, visit VA GI Bill—Selected Reserve or call 1-888-442-4551.
     
  • In addition to Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) benefits, Army and Air National Guard members may eligible for the National Guard Supplemental Grant, which pays for tuition. This benefit is provided by the state of Indiana and is in addition to benefits provided by the Veterans Administration. For eligibility requirements and instructions, visit the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana.

Note:  In addition to applying for veterans educational benefits, our office recommends that all ISU students completing degrees (or pursing required teacher certifications), complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 10 each year to ensure that they will be considered for all possible types of funding, including state and federal financial aid, loans, grants, and work-study programs.

Benefits

This program provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible applicants. Eligibility is determined by the Selected Reserve components. Veterans Affairs makes the payments for this program.

How To Apply for Education Benefits

For instructions and on-line application, go to:

  Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
   Department of Veterans Affairs

ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION

In order to receive veterans educational benefits, students must verify enrollment.

  Verify with ISU (each semester): ISU form
  Verify with VA (each month): VA form

REPORT CHANGE IN MAJOR/PROGRAM

Students must report a change in major or program by contacting the Office of Registration and Records at (812) 237-2020.

Failure to report a change in major or program may result in delay or loss of payment of educational benefits.

CONTACT

For information, assistance—or to schedule an appointment, contact:

Veterans Services Coordinator
Indiana State University
Welcome Center, room 118
318 North Sixth Street
Terre Haute, Indiana
1-800-GO-TO-ISU
812-237-2540
michael.caress@indstate.edu

To help us serve you better, please indicate that you are interested in assistance with veterans benefits when you contact our office.

Last updated: February 8, 2013