Benefit Information

Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

Chapter 1606 provides a monthly stipend to members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard.

  • The VA direct-pays the student a monthly stipend based on enrollment status beginning the month after classes start for the previous month's enrollment until the term ends.
  • Chapter 1606 does not cover tuition, housing, meal plan or parking. Students using this benefit are required to make payment arrangements for their student account balance by Winthrop's payment deadline to avoid late fees and holds. Payment plans are available through the Student Financial Services office.
  • Some students may also be eligible for DoD tuition assistance.

For information on eligibility for benefits under Chapter 1606, visit https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/. Eligibility for any VA education benefit is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, not Winthrop University.

Step 1. Apply with the VA to use the Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserves at Winthrop.


Step 2. Request to use your benefits at Winthrop. 

For information on using your benefits at Winthrop for the first time go to the request benefits page.

The VA benefits coordinator submits student enrollment certification to the VA, which reviews term enrollment and direct-pays students within 30 days.

Step 3. Verify your attendance with the VA.

Students receiving MGIB-SR must verify their attendance at the end of each month using WAVE or by calling 877/823-2378.

Step 4. Stay up to date.

Let the Veterans Benefits Coordinator know if you make any changes to your enrollment, including schedule changes, withdrawing from classes, and major/minor changes. Failure to keep up-to-date records can result in an overpayment by the VA, which could result in you owing a large balance to the VA.

Each semester that you would like to use VA Educational Benefits, submit an online certification request form.