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.
• Reductions in enrollment may cause a debt to student
• Students using military education benefits can also use financial aid (FAFSA)

Please verify all benefit information:

• VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551
• VA education and training benefits
• Dept of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”