MONEY FOR SCHOOL
 Like
you and your parents, the Air Force Reserve understands the
importance of a good education. We also understand the financial
commitment required to obtain that education can sometimes be a
difficult one. That's why the Air Force Reserve offers the
educational benefits it does. We encourage you to review this
information with your parents, along with the information found in our
Parents section.
Reservists
interested in a college or trade school education may qualify for
financial assistance through the Air Force Reserve Tuition Assistance Program or the
Montgomery GI Bill. And because
there are Air Force Reserve wings all over the country, chances
are good that you'll be able to attend school and still easily fulfill
your part-time Reserve commitment.
.: Air Force Reserve Tuition Assistance
What is Air Force Reserve Tuition Assistance?
Tuition Assistance is a way to pay for your education at a college or university of your choice, and you may take classes at the undergraduate or graduate levels. To qualify for Tuition Assistance, the school must be nationally or regionally accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Assistance is only authorized for classes leading towards an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Reservists must apply for Tuition Assistance before the start of each class. The Reservist pays attending institution all costs associated with taking each class(s), and is then reimbursed (payment made directly to student) if the grade earned is a C- or better, to include "Satisfactory" and "Pass" on an alternate scale.
Who is eligible?
Category A and B Reservists and some under the Category F split-training option may qualify for
Tuition Assistance if they are in good standing.
For complete details on the Tuition Assistance Program, please contact a Recruiter at 800-257-1212 or chat
online with an advisor on this website.
.: Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
 What is the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve?
The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve is an educational program
that provides tuition assistance to members of the Selected Reserve.
This includes those who serve in the Air Force Reserve. It is the
first program that doesn't require a person to serve on active duty
in the regular Armed Forces to qualify, and it is provided at no
cost to the Reservist.
Who is Eligible?
You may be an eligible Reservist if:
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after 6/30/85, you signed a 6 year obligation to serve in the selected reserve, |
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you completed your Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), |
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you got your High School Diploma or GED before you completed your IADT, |
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you are in good standing in a drilling Selected Reserve unit , |
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you stay in the Selected Reserve, benefits generally end 10 years
from the date you become eligible for the program. You may have
longer if you couldn't train because of a service-related disability.
Your eligibility generally ends when you leave the Selected Reserves.
Note: If you are an officer in the Selected Reserve OR
if you entered active duty from the Selected Reserve after 11/29/89
contact a recruiter for more information.
How Much Does Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Pay?
The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training
you're in. If you're attending school, your payment is based on
your training time.
How Can I Apply?
Your unit will give you a notice of Basic Eligibility (DD Form
2384 or 2384-1) when you become eligible. When you find an approved
training program, fill out VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education
Benefits and send it to the VA regional office that serves your
area.
Contact a Recruiter for more information.
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