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Education Support for Reservists: Combined GI Bill and Military Aid

New rules allow military reservists to simultaneously use two educational support programs: the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve and military tuition assistance. This means greater flexibility and potentially more financial support for education, making it easier to pursue higher education or vocational training.
Key points
Ability to combine educational benefits: Reservists can now simultaneously use Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits.
Increased financial support for education: This boosts available funds to cover education costs, potentially helping to finance studies or vocational training.
Flexibility in program choice: Allows for selecting the best combination of support tailored to individual educational and financial needs.
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Print number: 117_S_1349
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Montgomery GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to combine educational benefits: Reservists can now simultaneously use Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits.
  • Increased financial support for education: This boosts available funds to cover education costs, potentially helping to finance studies or vocational training.
  • Flexibility in program choice: Allows for selecting the best combination of support tailored to individual educational and financial needs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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