Overview
The GI Bill provides comprehensive educational benefits to service members, veterans, and their families.
Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606)
Eligibility:
- Actively participating in the Selected Reserve
- Completed high school or equivalent
- Six-year obligation in the Selected Reserve
- Completed initial active duty for training
Benefits:
- Up to 36 months of education benefits
- Monthly payments: $481 for full-time, $360 for 3/4-time, $240 for 1/2-time, and $120.50 for less than 1/2-time enrollment
Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) (Chapter 33)
Eligibility:
- At least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001
- Honorable discharge
Benefits:
- Up to 36 months of benefits
- Covers tuition and fees up to 100% for in-state public schools; private or foreign school tuition is capped at $28,937.09 per year
- Monthly housing allowance based on location
- Annual book and supply stipend up to $1,000
Yellow Ribbon Program
Eligibility:
- Must be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level
Benefits:
- Additional funds for tuition and fees exceeding the GI Bill cap, matched by the VA and the institution.
Application Process:
- Visit the VA website and complete the application
- Receive the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) and submit it to your School Certifying Official (SCO).
For questions regarding your incentive, please contact your Readiness NCO.
Confirm Monthly Enrollments
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Opt into text notifications (14-day link)
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On the last day of the month, you will be sent a text requesting enrollment verification for that month.
Reply “Yes” to verify enrollment. If you don’t respond in 6 days, the conversation will close and you will have to call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
Reply “No” if your enrollment has changed and contact your School Certifying Official (SCO) to ensure your enrollment record has been adjusted.
Contact Information
HIARNG Education & Incentives Office
Email: ng.hi.hiarng.list.nghi-g1-education–[email protected]
Phone: (808) 672-1019
ATTN: G1 Education Services Office
91-1227 Enterprise Ave. Bldg. 1784 Room 102A
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Education Service Officer
VACANT
Phone: (808) 672-1015
Email: contact email above
Student Loan Repayment Program Manager
SSG Lia Grant-Mariano
Phone: (808) 844-6427
Email: [email protected]