Posted on Apr 8, 2023
Does the reserves have a GI Bill? Will it pay for a spouse to go to college?
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I am 34 years old and have been working Union since I got out of high school. I dont plan on going back to school for anything. Im joining the Reserves to scratch an itch and do something different every now and again. My wife has some education and if a GI Bill would pay for it, she could finish it without getting in debt.
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Responses: 1
Quick answer: Yes and No.
The reserve component does have Tuition Assistance and the G.I Bill*, but it isn't transferable to your spouse.
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* https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
The reserve component does have Tuition Assistance and the G.I Bill*, but it isn't transferable to your spouse.
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* https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) | Veterans Affairs
The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. Find out if you qualify.
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Gil Gonzalez
COL Randall C. yea six years would be quite some time. I do plan on putting six years in and possibly re enlist. Long term i would like to make another career/ retirement from the reserves. Finishing her school would be nice but is not the main reason of joining. I just learned that there were options as far as tuition vs bonus and if it worked out best for her i would do that. Its not about the bonus.
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COL Randall C.
Gil Gonzalez - I would check out the certification, tuition assistance and scholarships then. A great place to start would be at Military OneSource* to see the various benefits your wife might be eligible for*
Note: You and your wife won't be eligible to access Military OneSource until you actually become a member of the reserve component, but you can always look to see what's available and talk to a counselor once you do.
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* https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/benefits/
Note: You and your wife won't be eligible to access Military OneSource until you actually become a member of the reserve component, but you can always look to see what's available and talk to a counselor once you do.
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* https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/benefits/
For Spouses Benefits | Military OneSource
Military Spouses looking to further their education or employment have exclusive access to career coaches, scholarships, job listings, tools and more.
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Gil Gonzalez
COL Randall C. alright cool. You help with all kind of stuff on here. I appreciate you. I go to MEPS Tuesday to swear in. Bunch of questions probably coming in by then.
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SGM William Everroad
Gil Gonzalez - Just keep in mind that most bonuses will be paid out over the length of the contract and not lump sum unless otherwise noted.
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