Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you or your family member must have declined the Montgomery GI Bill upon initial entry into military service. You or your family member must also have completed at least 24 continuous months of active duty military service, or have been a veteran (not dishonorably discharged) who passed away after June of 1980.

Description
The Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) is an educational assistance program for individuals who serve on active duty. Most service men and women (including certain full-time National Guard) are eligible if they receive an honorable discharge and meet minimum service requirements. Individuals on active duty can be eligible after serving 24 months. Benefits under this program generally end 10 years from the date of the veteran's last discharge or release from active duty.

Managing organization
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.va.gov/

Program contact information & web resources
If you have questions about how to complete the application or any other questions about the Montgomery GI Bill, you can reach one of the DVA Education Processing Centers at this toll-free number:
888-GIBIL-1

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call this toll-free TTY number:
800-829-4833

To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must first complete an Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22-1990).

You may complete the application online, through this web site:
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/

http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm

Additional useful information may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Education Service web site at:
http://www.gibill.va.gov