Chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C., Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve, is also referred to as the Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve. VA has benefit payment responsibility, although eligibility determinations and funding of this program is the responsibility of the Department of Defense. Eligibility is precluded if the person is receiving financial assistance under section 2107 of title 10, U.S.C., as a member of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarship program. Also, the 10 year period can be extended if training was precluded due to a service-connected disability. VA will extend the ending dates of the period of MGIB-SR eligibility by the amount of time served on active duty plus 4 months for members of the Selected Reserve ordered to active duty during the Persian Gulf War.
Tutorial assistance is payable to reservists.
Programs may be pursued at approved institutions within and outside the United States. Termination of benefits is effective the date the reservist fails to participate satisfactorily. Benefits will be paid to the end of the term if the reservist leaves the Selected Reserve other than for unsatisfactory participation. If VA does not receive notice from DOD that their records have been updated to show eligibility within 120 days from the date of eligibility, the student's benefits will be terminated as of the beginning date of the course. The student will have to contact his or her reserve or guard unit directly to have it correct its master personnel record.