Can an enlisted ARNG cadet receive both the SMP kicker and the GI Bill kicker?

2020-09-09T11:57:45-04:00

My son is enlisted in the ARNG and qualified for the GI Bill Kicker. He is also in Army ROTC at college and planning to contract non-scholarship this spring. I see there is an SMP kicker also. We are wondering if he can use his Ch 1606 GI Bill ($397) with his enlistment contracted GI Bill kicker ($350), but then also receive the SMP kicker ($350) once that is setup. No one seems to be able to answer this question in his ROTC unit or ARNG unit.
My own research seems to point to the GI Bill kicker not being valid any longer per NGB Form 594-1 "Upon acceptance into SMP, I am not eligible to continue in the ARNG Incentive Program."

Any thoughts?

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Sep 9 at 2020 12:04 PM

2020-09-09T12:04:15-04:00

Ask the VA. Since Veterans Administration runs GI Bill program, one of its counselors may be able to answer your question about it

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 12:06 PM

2020-09-09T12:06:31-04:00

If I remember correctly the SMP kicker is meant to replace the GI kicker

Response by 1LT Kevin Chapman made Sep 9 at 2020 1:01 PM

2020-09-09T13:01:54-04:00

I’ve actually never heard of an SMP kicker. I was a non-scholarship cadet as well that was SMP. I received my GI Bill monthly and the $450 stipend from ROTC monthly.