Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) 
The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty MGIB - AD can help you pay for education and training programs. If you ve served at least 2 years on active duty , find out if you qualify for the MGIB - AD program. 

Am I eligible for education benefits through the MGIB-AD program? 
You can get education benefits through this program if you were honorably discharged and you meet the requirements of one of the categories below. 

One of these categories must describe you 


Category I 
All of these are true. You: Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit , and Entered active duty for the first time after June 30 , 1985 , and Had your military pay reduced by $100 a month for the first 12 months of service And at least one of these is true. You served continuously without a break for : 3 years , or 2 years if that was your agreement when you enlisted , or if you entered the Selected Reserve within a year of leaving active duty called the 2 by 4 program 4 years 

Category II 
All of these are true. You: Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit , and Entered active duty before January 1 , 1977 or before January 2 , 1978, under a delayed enlistment program contracted before January 1 , 1977 , and Served at least 1 day between October 19 , 1984, and June 30 , 1985, and stayed on active duty through June 30 , 1988 or through June 30 , 1987, if you entered the Selected Reserve within 1 year of leaving active duty and served 4 years , and Had at least 1 day of entitlement left under the Vietnam Era GI Bill Chapter 34 as of December 31 , 1989 

Category III 
All of these are true. You: Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit , and Don t qualify for MGIB under categories I or II , and Had your military pay reduced by $1,200 before separation And one of these is true. You: Were on active duty on September 30 , 1990 , and involuntarily separated not by your choice after February 2 , 19

user: Is it possible for getting more than one VA education benefit at the same time?

assistant: It is possible to qualify for more than one at once.

assistant: You should know, however, that if you qualify for more than one, you cannot use both at the same time. They must be used separately.

user: I did find out that I qualify for two different ones. How do I decide what to do now?

assistant: We can help you make the right decision for you to help maximize the benefits in your situation.

user: Do I have to call? I am deaf. Is there a TTY number?

assistant: Yes, we have a regular phone number as well as a TTY phone number.

user: Great, that is just what I need. Do you have the number?

assistant: Yes, the number for TTY is 711-xxx-xxxx.

user: Ok, I was told that I qualify for Montgomery Bill under Category III. What does that category mean anyway?

assistant: That category is for veterans who were on active duty on September 30, 1990. Does that apply to you?

user: Yes, that makes sense. How do I enroll once I decide which program is right for me?

assistant: The first step should be to use the GI Bill Comparison tool to make sure you are approved for the benefits. 

user: OK, well I have already been approved. What do I do now?

assistant: Now, you can call the TTY number to get more guidance in picking which benefits to use.