Reservist & Florida National Guard Members Educational Benefits

VA Educational Benefits

• Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

  Who it's for: Current members of the Reserve or National Guard

  What you get:  

  • Monthly education stipend sent directly to the student. (Nothing is paid to the school).
    • Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees within 60 days of the beginning of the term.
  • No housing or book stipend
  • Can be used while serving in conjunction with Florida National Guard Education Dollars for Duty and Federal Tuition Assistance

  How do you get it:

  • Go to the "How to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits" VA webpage
• Chapter 33 Post-9/11

  Who it's for: Veterans, active-duty, and dependents (with transferred benefits); must have served at least 90 days after 9/10/2001

  What you get:  

  • Tuition & fees (up to full in-state rate at public schools)
  • Monthly housing allowance (BAH)
  • Book stipend (up to $1,000/year)
  • Yellow Ribbon for out-of-state/private costs

  How do you get it:

  • Go to the "How to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits" VA webpage

Florida National Guard Educational Benefits

• Florida National Guard Education Dollars for Duty

  Who it's for:

  • Qualified Florida Army and Air National Guard Service members

  What you get:

  • Covers 100% of tuition.
  • EDD may also reimburse approved book and instructional material costs. 

  How do you get it:

  • Follow instructions on the Florida National Guard Education Dollars for Duty website

  Note: Payments are made directly to the school.