If we paid into the Montgomery GI Bill, do we get the money back once we use our allotment for the Post-9/11 GI Bill? We were told we would get back what we paid into the Montgomery GI Bill, minus the top-up, and I want to know if that is still accurate

Posted on Mar 16, 2022

If we paid into the Montgomery GI Bill, do we get the money back once we use our allotment for the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

PO3 Canna Rowell

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We were told we would get back what we paid into the Montgomery GI Bill, minus the top-up, and I want to know if that is still accurate

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LTC Eugene Chu

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From personal experience way back in 2013, I did not get money back. I paid into Montgomery GI Bill back in 1997 with partial use from 2001-2004 for undergraduate school. I talked to VA about using Post 9/11 GI Bill in 2013 for graduate school. The VA counselor told me that I would get partial Post 9/11 GI Bill based on additional service after ROTC and remaining Montgomery, but no refund.

If anyone else on RP has additional info or different experience, I yield to them. Talk to VA to confirm if policies changed in any way.

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PO3 Canna Rowell

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Thank you LTC, that is a help! I used TA while I was in, and switched to the Post-9/11 when I got out (2016). With the changes they have made to the Post-9/11 I wasn't sure about the Montgomery. I will follow your advice and contact the VA Benefits team. Thank you again for your comment and your advice.

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