In order to be eligible, a veteran must have an honorable discharge, have a high school diploma or GED, or even in some cases 12 hours of college credit, and meet the requirements of one of the following categories: 

• Category I: After June 30, 1985, upon initial entry into active duty, $1,200 was invested into the MGIB-AD program. The veteran then served continuously for either 3 years or 2 years if that was the initial enlistment duration. Alternatively, if the veteran joined the Selected Reserve within a year of leaving active duty, they served an additional 4 years under the "2 by 4" Program.

• Category II: Enlisted in active duty prior to January 1, 1977, served for a minimum of one day between October 19, 1984, and June 30, 1985, and continued active duty until June 30, 1988 (or until June 30, 1987 if the veteran joined the Selected Reserve within one year of departing active duty and served an additional 4 years). On December 31, 1989, the veteran retained entitlement under the Vietnam-Era GI Bill.

• Category III: Ineligible for MGIB-AD under Category I or II, the individual was on active duty as of September 30, 1990, and experienced involuntary separation after February 2, 1991. Alternatively, they were involuntarily separated on or after November 30, 1993, or voluntarily separated under either the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) or Special Separation Benefit (SSB) program. Prior to separation, their military pay was reduced by $1,200.

• Category IV: While serving on active duty as of October 9, 1996, the individual possessed funds in a VEAP account on that date and opted for MGIB-AD by October 9, 1997. Alternatively, if they entered full-time National Guard duty under Title 32, U.S.C., between July 1, 1985, and November 29, 1989, and selected MGIB-AD between October 9, 1996, and July 8, 1997, they were eligible. Additionally, their military pay was either reduced by $100 monthly for 12 months or they made a lump-sum contribution of $1,200.

Day1Ready is a digital-first, flat-rate course materials program created by the SDSU Bookstore with support from the university. It provides all undergraduate students access to their required course materials before the first day of class for a flat rate of $21.75 per unit.

One of the key benefits of Day1Ready is that students receive their course materials in advance, helping them be prepared from day one. Even if a student chooses to opt out of the program, they will still have access to the materials until the add/drop deadline.

You must opt out of the program by the add/drop deadline or you will be charged for the textbooks.