Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (CH30)

$31,428 to $36,828 (Less than 3 year rate)
$38,700 to $44,100 (3 year rate)

Who is Eligible

• AGR / Active Duty
• Mobilized Soldiers 2 Consecutive Years or Longer
• Mobilized Soldiers at least 20 months of a 730 day Mobilization Order

Disqualifying Factors

• Declined at any time, in any branch of service
• Served in active component prior to 1 July 1985
• Service Academy Graduate
• Dedicated ARNG ROTC Scholarship Recipient
• Separated under other than “Honorable” conditions (Character of Service – Block 24 on DD214)

Cost

• Contribute $1200 (Lump sum payment required)

Benefits

• AGR / ARNG Soldiers on Active Duty

Chapter 30 is paid in the form of Top-Up, (which covers the cost of the course not paid by Tuition Assistance). 

• Mobilized 2 Consecutive Years but less than 3 years and returns to traditional drilling status.

          Receive $894 (FY07) Rate per month.

• Mobilized at least 20 months of a 730 day Mobilization Order and returns to traditional drilling status. Receive $894 (FY07) Rate per month.

Soldiers who have more than a 4 year commitment left to the Reserve Component will be entitled to the full “3 year rate” of $1075 for full-time enrollment.

• Up to 36 Months of full-time Benefits.

Benefit can be used while a traditional drilling Guard member and eligibility is retained for 10 years after an Honorable separation from the qualifying active duty/mobilization service as long as the Soldier has remaining entitlement.

Additional Contribution
In addition to the $1200, all CH30 eligible Soldiers have the option to make additional contributions from $20 to $600 (this is called Plus-Up) in order to increase their monthly benefits.  For example, if you invest $600 you receive an additional $150 per month as a full time student.  Add this $150 increase to the full-time rate of $894, and your monthly check would be $1044 for up to 36 months.  Each $20 incremental contribution above the initial $1200 increases your benefit rate by $5 per month as a full-time student.

This program DOES NOT BENEFIT SOLDIERS PLANNING TO EXHAUST THEIR CHAPTER 30 BENEFITS WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY STATUS.  If you plan to save your Chapter 30 GI Bill until after you separate or are a traditional drilling soldier, Plus-Up could be a good decision.

What Will GI Bill Pay For                                             Mail Payments to:

• Traditional College                                           Education Support Center
• Technical or Vocational Courses                         ATTN: ARNG GI Bill Support Team
• Apprenticeship / Job Training                             Camp Robinson, Box 101
• Flight Training                                       North Little Rock, Arkansas 72199-9600
• High-tech Training                                          
• Licensing & Certification Training                        Check Payable to:  U.S. Dept. of Treasury
• Entrepreneurship Training                                  Toll-free: 1-866-628-5999
• Certain Entrance Examinations                           Email: gibill.ch30@pec.ngb.army.mil