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Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

Up to 36 months of education benefits for active-duty members who opted in. Can be converted to Post-9/11. Some qualify for 48 months total entitlement across both.

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Last checked: 2026-05-17

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