Ch. 30

There are many different GI Bills, and it can be confusing because they are all called GI Bill. 

• My recommendation is to refer to the GI Bill by the Chapter. 

• This GI Bill is Chapter 30, also called GI Bill Active-Duty.

• You would have needed to buy into this GI Bill while on Active-Duty.

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Chapter 33

You could get benefits through MGIB-AD if you served at least 2 years on active duty, and you meet all of these requirements.

All of these must be true:

• You were honorably discharged, and

• You have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit, and

• You meet other requirements

Note: If you have only 1 period of service that begins on or after August 1, 2011, and you start receiving payments for MGIB-AD, you may lose your eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 

Learn more about MGIB-AD

• You can get help deciding which education benefits to use:

1. Calling the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

2. Compare the different GI Bills is the Comparison Tool.

3. VA GI BILL Comparison Brochure

4. Contact your Regional Rep

Quick Reference Guide for Ch. 30

Ch. 30 Eligibility 

GI Bill Comparison Tool - Calculate Money Amounts for each Chapter

Minnesota Regional Reps

VA GI BILL Comparison Brochure