After exhausting all Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, how do I receive the $1,200 kicker I paid into the Montgomery GI Bill?

2020-01-10T15:31:16-05:00

I've read that if you put in for the Montgomery GI Bill kicker, you can receive a full refund after exhausting the Post 9/11 GI Bill if you didn't use any under the MGIB. You can receive a partial refund if you used both. How does one go about receiving this refund?

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 3:38 PM

2020-01-10T15:38:47-05:00

Good question. They are named by chapter 31/35? va.gov and go from there. I paid lump sum for the cash also. Around 97-98.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jan 10 at 2020 3:56 PM

2020-01-10T15:56:46-05:00

Following. I'm curious about this too

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 4:17 PM

2020-01-10T16:17:28-05:00

You have to request it from the VA. I'm not sure about the kicker or Army College Fund, but I know you can get refunded the 1200 for the montgomery

Response by SGT Mark Estes made Jan 10 at 2020 7:26 PM

2020-01-10T19:26:51-05:00

Great question, you got me curious. Sorry I don’t have an answer for you but will be following and see what others have to say about it. Thanks for posting!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 10:20 PM

2020-01-10T22:20:36-05:00

https://gibill.custhelp.va.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/949/~/refund-of-the-montgomery-gi-bill-%241%2C200.00-buy-in-for-post-9%2F11-gi-bill

I tried to get the refund but was told no due to the way I used my GI Bill. I will say sending the VA a message is the best way to find out about your exact case. Hope it works out for you.

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Response by SGT Robert Andrews made Jan 11 at 2020 11:05 AM

2020-01-11T11:05:56-05:00

Actually if you have mgill and post 9/11 you can use both i did got 2 aas and a bachelor's