Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-SR): If you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and score above 50 on the ASVAB you can enlist in the Army Reserves and get part of your college education paid for. You can earn $10,152 for college. Enlist for six years and earn more than $22,000. Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill … [Read more...]
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Reserve Pay & Benefits
Reserve soldiers earn what's called Unit Training Pay. Unit Training Pay is money you earn while training on weekends and during full-time training events. Unit Training Pay is only part of your total pay as a Soldier in the Army Reserve. There are many other ways to earn additional money in the Army though allowances, bonuses and educational benefits. Show me the … [Read more...]
Reserve – Activation
As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, part of your job is to defend our country and uphold our freedoms. World events may create a need for you to be called into Active Duty. In support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom, Army Reserve Soldiers have been activated and deployed throughout the United States and overseas. If you are activated or … [Read more...]
Reserve Benefits
Education Benefits Tuition Assistance The Army Reserve provides a variety of tuition assistance programs such as independent study assistance, college and university assistance and the Montgomery GI Bill. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) SLRP is an incentive program that helps you pay off your student loans. When used properly, this program allows you to … [Read more...]
Reserve Activation
What is Activation? As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, part of your job is to defend our country and uphold our freedoms. World events may create a need for you to be called into Active Duty. In support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom, … [Read more...]