Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve — Chapter 1606, Title 10 U.S.C

Eligibility

Who Is Eligible?

Reservist must be actively drilling, have a 6-year obligation in the Selected Reserve, and satisfactory participation in required Selective Service training to be eligible. 

Entitlement

You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits, no extensions.

If you are eligible for two or more educational benefits, the new maximum would be 48 months.

Period of Eligibility

Your eligibility for the program normally ends on the day you leave the Selected Reserve.

Your eligibility may extend if the completion of your program was delayed because of an incurred injury or aggravated disability from service in selected reserve.

Kickers

The kicker may be a part of the original enlistment contract or part of a re-enlistment contract. It is an additional amount added to the benefit. The possible monthly kicker levels are $100, $200, and $350.

Payment Rates

VA students who are eligible to receive a monthly housing allowance (MHA) or Subsistence Allowance rates, please refer to the GI Bill comparison tool at https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool or call the General Education Hotline 1-888-442-4551.

Required Documents

Student Category Submit To Valencia Completed During Initial Certification Appointment
First Time Using Benefits
  • C.O.E
  • NOBE
  • Initial Certification Request
  • Statement of Understanding
Transfer Students
  • C.O.E.
  • NOBE
  • Initial Certification Request
  • Statement of Understanding
Transient Students
  • Transient Form
  • Initial Certification Request

Document Details

C.O.E - (Certificate of Eligibility)

  • Apply at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ or call the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.
  • **If  the student changes the institution or has had a program change, the student will need to reapply for a new Certificate of Eligibility.

22-1990 -The Department of Veterans Affairs Application for Educational Benefits.

  • Provided during initial certification appointment

N.O.B.E - Notice of Basic Eligibility.

22-1995 - Change of Place of Training Form.

Certification - Valencia College Veteran Affairs Certification of Enrollment Request

  • The Certification needs to be submitted every semester and can be obtained at your local Valencia Veterans Services Campus or Online.

Transient Form - Authorization to take course(s) at a secondary institution

  • For Florida Institutions, submit a Transient Student Admissions Application
  • For all other states, request a letter from your primary school addressed to Valencia College Certifying Official. Please refer to example.