Can someone explain the Montgomery Bill TA post-911 and student loan repayment? How much can you use all of them?

2018-03-17T23:13:06-04:00

I’m reserve idk if I should switch to active eventually to get better benefits

Response by CPT David Gowel made Mar 18 at 2018 6:34 AM

2018-03-18T06:34:27-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Maj Gen (R) Robert Worley, who leads education services at the VA was just on RP for a Live Q&A. If your answer isn't in here, I suspect the info / links he shared will send you down the right path. Good luck: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/maj-gen-robert-worley-director-of-education-services-at-the-va-here-for-a-live-q-a-march-13th-at-3pm-et-what-questions-do-you-have

Maj Gen Robert Worley, Director of Education Services at the VA, here for a live Q&A March 13th...

* This discussion will be monitored by RallyPoint staff. Please follow guidelines at: http://rly.pt/QARules * Maj Gen Robert Worley is here to discuss the changes to education benefits in the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Act/Forever GI Bill. Robert M. Worley II was appointed Director of Education Service on March 29, 2012. In this capacity, Mr. Worley provides executive level oversight in the department for policy, planning,...

Response by LTC John Shaw made Mar 18 at 2018 6:47 PM

2018-03-18T18:47:10-04:00

Here is the Army Reserve benefits page, look to the scholarships if you want to attend school immediately and not wait.
The National Guard in each state usually offers reduced tuition or tuition free, in Ohio it is Tuition Free.
So take a look at your states benefits if you are trying to decide between the Reserve and Guard.
I started in the KY Guard and transferred to the reserve after college as a Lieutenant because my job took me out of KY.
God Speed in your pursuits!
https://www.goarmy.com/reserve/benefits/education.html

Army Reserve College Education Benefits

Does the Army pay for college? The Army Reserve does. Inside you’ll learn about reserve tuition assistance, reserve GI bill programs, & more.