Chapter 1606, Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve

    

VA Benefits

Education benefit payments are made directly to the veteran student. Full-time enrollments result in the maximum amount paid.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

  • Completion of IADT (Basic Training AND Advanced Individual Training)
  • Needs 6 year contract or service obligation
  • National Guard members may be eligible to use Chapter 1606 and the NJNGTP
  • Must submit a NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) to the school

How to Apply

  • Apply through va.gov
  • If you are changing schools or majors, complete Form 22-1995 “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” through va.gov

Benefits

  • Provides 36 full-time months of entitlement
  • Expires 14 years from the day of eligibility.
  • Student must verify attendance last day of each month by calling 888-442-4551

How to use the benefit at NJIT

  1. Complete a VA & Military Benefit Request
  2. Provide your Certificate of Eligibility (the first semester you are using benefits)
  3. Submit all items to Ms. Allison Babinski Babinski@njit.edu or drop them off at the Registrar’s Office in the Student Mall
  4. Deadline to submit documents is 2 weeks prior to the start of class


**VA Benefits are paid based upon your attendance. Dropping a course or unsatisfactory attendance in class (you stop going) could result in a debt to the VA for benefits paid to you.

**Only degree pursuing courses will be certified to the VA. If it is not required, the VA will not consider the course.