Education for the Reserves

The title “Marine” lasts a lifetime, and even when not on active duty, Marines can serve the Corps and our Nation as part of the Reserve. The Reserve is an at-the-ready force of Marines who are highly trained and prepared to enter the fight at a moment’s notice. The Marine Reserve can be the difference-maker in any battle.

RESERVE MONTGOMERY GI BILL

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits.

• You must have a six-year service obligation in the Selected Reserve

• You must have completed your initial active-duty training (IADT)

• You must remain in good standing while serving in an active

Selected Reserve unit

• Rates vary based on educational path

INCREMENTAL INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING PROGRAM

(IIADT/SPLIT OPTION)

• Open to high school students who are accepted for full-time enrollment in continuing education—or who are currently enrolled

• You will take Marine Reserve active-duty training in three stages (except 03XX):

• First stage is recruit training, which lasts 12 weeks

• Second stage occurs during school vacation the following year for MOS training

• Third stage occurs during school vacation a year after the second stage for Marine Combat Training

• As a college student, a Reserve Marine drills one weekend a month

• Each summer you will attend Reserve Marine Training for two weeks with full pay

• By the time you have completed your college degree, the majority of your active-duty training will be complete

• Selection into the program has associated restrictions that may determine when recruit training begins