Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 1760.9A
MONTGOMERY G.I. BILL - PROVISIONS FOR THOSE INVOLUNTARILY
SEPARATED AFTER 1 OCTOBER 1994
1.
BACKGROUND. The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 95 authorized the Coast
Guard to offer its work force certain transition services and benefits during a five year period
beginning October 1, 1994. Included is the opportunity for certain members to participate in
the MGIB program who were otherwise not eligible.
2.
ELIGIBILITY.
A.
A regular officer who is involuntarily discharged under other than adverse conditions, or
a Reserve officer on the active duty list, or a Reserve Program Administrator.
B.
An enlisted member who is denied reenlistment or involuntarily discharged prior to
expiration of enlistment under other than adverse conditions.
C.
In order to be considered eligible the member must be on active duty in the Coast Guard
after September 30, 1994.
D.
Member must be assigned a qualifying Separation Program designator (SPD) code.
E.
Those previously enrolled in the Voluntary Education Assistance Program (VEAP).
F.
Those who previously declined participation in the MGIB program.
3.
PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLING IN THE MGIB PROGRAM PRIOR TO
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION.
A.
Member must pay 00 (nonrefundable) prior to separation.
B.
Members may pay by mailing a personal check, money order or certified check direct
to: Commanding Officer (DC) CG Pay and Personnel Center 444 SE Quincy Street
Topeka, KS 66683-359
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