Chapter 1606- Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve

1. Initial VA benefit application or update your school on file in the VA system
2. Provide benefit documentation to Laurel Ridge Veteran Services:
   • Certificate of Eligibility, or
   • Ebenefits screen shot showing full benefit information
3. Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form
4. Send official transcripts
   • Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy
   • Air Force
   • All college transcripts
5. Make an appointment with
   • Military Benefits Official, Sharon Painter
   • Veteran Academic Advisor, Jeanmarie Corrado
6. Enroll in courses required for VA approved degree/certificate
7. Pay tuition and fees
8. Attend and complete the course(s)
9. Verify enrollment on the last day of every month to VA
   1. Call 1-877-823-2378 or
   2. WAVE

• Benefit pays a monthly stipend to student based on enrollment.

*Rate is effective October 1, 2023.

• For more information, visit GI Bill® Comparison Tool

• Student is responsible for all tuition, fees and books
• Students are requested to obtain funding or pay full balance prior to the term
• Can be used at the same time as state education reimbursement, such as VANG tuition reimbursement
• Students using military education benefits can also use financial aid (FAFSA)
• Reductions in enrollment may cause a debt to student

Please verify all benefit information:

• Dept. of Veteran Affairs education hotline 1-888-442-4551
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA” portal
• Dept. of Veteran Affairs education and training benefit information