Benefits for Service Members
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Chapter 30: The Montgomery GI Bill® (“new” GI Bill®)
The Montgomery GI Bill® (“new” GI Bill®) provides educational benefits for individuals entering the military service after June 30, 1985. Reservists and National Guard members should refer to Chapter 1606 below.
What benefits can I get?
You may get up to 36 months of education benefits. The VA will pay the benefits monthly. The amount you’ll receive depends on these factors:
- Your length of service.
- The type of educational or training program you choose.
- Your category.
- Whether you qualify for a college fund or kicker.
- How much you’ve paid into the $600 Buy-Up program. Learn more about the $600 Buy-Up program.
Learn more about the Montgomery GI Bill®.
Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill®: Selected Reserve (Old Chapter 1606)
This program is available to members of the Selected Reserve, including the National Guard.
What benefits can I get?
You can get up to $384 monthly in compensation (payments) for up to 36 months. View current payment rates.
View more information about Montgomery GI Bill®: Selected Reserve (Old Chapter 1606).
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation for Service-Disabled Veterans
This program is for individuals with a compensable service-connected disability, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines that training and rehabilitation services are needed to overcome an employment handicap. Students reporting this benefit must report monthly subsistence allowance on this form.
If I’m still on active duty, am I eligible for vocational rehab and employment?
You may be eligible for VR&E benefits and services if you are a service member and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- You have a 20% or higher pre-discharge disability rating (memorandum rating) and will soon leave the military.
- You are participating in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) process or are awaiting discharge due to a medical condition resulting from a serious injury or illness in the line of duty. Learn more about accessing VR&E services through IDES.
Please note: Severely injured active-duty service members can automatically receive VR&E benefits before VA issues a disability rating because of Sec. 1631(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (PL 110-181).
View more information on eligibility for VA vocational rehab and employment.
DoD Tuition Assistance
Federal Tuition Assistance
Learn more about federal tuition assistance options.
State Benefits
South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP)
The SCNG College Assistance Program will pay 100% of college tuition and fees at state-supported institutions up to $4,500 per year with a lifetime cap of $18,000 per service member. Service members must be in good academic standing with the institution to receive CAP funding.
FAFSA and Financial Aid
Learn more about completing the FAFSA. For scholarship information, please contact the VMSS office.
Academics
Transfer Military Credits
As part of the application process, your previous training, education, and experience will be evaluated for credit towards your degree. Credits will be evaluated on a case by case by basis. Linguists, with documentation, will have their language requirement waived.
Request transcripts from Go Army Ed.