$600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program rates

If you contributed to (paid into) the $600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program, find out how much more you’ll get in monthly GI Bill payments. And learn about how we determine your added payment.

How we determine your added payment

If you contributed $600, you can get up to $5,400 more in MGIB-AD benefits.

We base your payment on these factors:

How many courses you’re taking, up to full-time enrollment, and
How much you contributed to the program

Note: You can use this program only if you receive benefits through the MGIB-AD program.

Learn about the $600 Buy-Up program and find out how to apply

How much we’ll add to your payment

If you contributed $100 or less

We’ll add to your payment the monthly amount listed here based on your enrollment. The amounts listed here are for a full month of enrollment. We’ll pay you a percentage of the full month’s rate based on the number of days that you’re enrolled in the month. We call this a prorated payment.

If you’re on active duty or enrolled less than 1/2 time, we’ll pay you no more than the total cost of your tuition and fees. If we pay your tuition and fees, we’ll send you a lump sum (1 payment) at the start of each term or program.

$20 contribution

If you contributed $20, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $5.00
3/4-time enrollment: $3.75
1/2-time enrollment: $2.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $2.50
1/4-time enrollment: $1.25

$40 contribution

If you contributed $40, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $10.00
3/4-time enrollment: $7.50
1/2-time enrollment: $5.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $5.00
1/4-time enrollment: $2.50

$60 contribution

If you contributed $60, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $15.00
3/4-time enrollment: $11.25
1/2-time enrollment: $7.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $7.50
1/4-time enrollment: $3.75

$80 contribution

If you contributed $80, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $20.00
3/4-time enrollment: $15.00
1/2-time enrollment: $10.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $10.00
1/4-time enrollment: $5.00

$100 contribution

If you contributed $100, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $25.00
3/4-time enrollment: $18.75
1/2-time enrollment: $12.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $12.50
1/4-time enrollment: $6.25

If you contributed between $120 and $200

$120 contribution

If you contributed $120, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $30.00
3/4-time enrollment: $22.50
1/2-time enrollment: $15.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $15.00
1/4-time enrollment: $7.50

$140 contribution

If you contributed $140, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $35.00
3/4-time enrollment: $26.25
1/2-time enrollment: $17.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $17.50
1/4-time enrollment: $8.75

$160 contribution

If you contributed $160, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $40.00
3/4-time enrollment: $30.00
1/2-time enrollment: $20.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $20.00
1/4-time enrollment: $10.00

$180 contribution

If you contributed $180, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $45.00
3/4-time enrollment: $33.75
1/2-time enrollment: $22.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $22.50
1/4-time enrollment: $11.25

$200 contribution

If you contributed $200, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $50.00
3/4-time enrollment: $37.50
1/2-time enrollment: $25.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $25.00
1/4-time enrollment: $12.50

If you contributed between $220 and $300

$220 contribution

If you contributed $220, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $55.00
3/4-time enrollment: $41.25
1/2-time enrollment: $27.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $27.50
1/4-time enrollment: $13.75

$240 contribution

If you contributed $240, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $60.00
3/4-time enrollment: $45.00
1/2-time enrollment: $30.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $30.00
1/4-time enrollment: $15.00

$260 contribution

If you contributed $260, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $65.00
3/4-time enrollment: $48.75
1/2-time enrollment: $32.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $32.50
1/4-time enrollment: $16.25

$280 contribution

If you contributed $280, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $70.00
3/4-time enrollment: $52.50
1/2-time enrollment: $35.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $35.00
1/4-time enrollment: $17.50

$300 contribution

If you contributed $300, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $75.00
3/4-time enrollment: $56.25
1/2-time enrollment: $37.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $37.50
1/4-time enrollment: $18.75

If you contributed between $320 and $400

$320 contribution

If you contributed $320, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $80.00
3/4-time enrollment: $60.00
1/2-time enrollment: $40.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $40.00
1/4-time enrollment: $20.00

$340 contribution

If you contributed $340, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $85.00
3/4-time enrollment: $63.75
1/2-time enrollment: $42.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $42.50
1/4-time enrollment: $21.25

$360 contribution

If you contributed $360, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $90.00
3/4-time enrollment: $67.50
1/2-time enrollment: $45.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $45.00
1/4-time enrollment: $22.50

$380 contribution

If you contributed $380, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $95.00
3/4-time enrollment: $71.25
1/2-time enrollment: $47.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $47.50
1/4-time enrollment: $23.75

$400 contribution

If you contributed $400, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $100.00
3/4-time enrollment: $75.00
1/2-time enrollment: $50.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $50.00
1/4-time enrollment: $25.00

If you contributed between $420 and $500

$420 contribution

If you contributed $420, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $105.00
3/4-time enrollment: $78.75
1/2-time enrollment: $52.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $52.50
1/4-time enrollment: $26.25

$440 contribution

If you contributed $440, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $110.00
3/4-time enrollment: $82.50
1/2-time enrollment: $55.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $55.00
1/4-time enrollment: $27.50

$460 contribution

If you contributed $460, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $115.00
3/4-time enrollment: $86.25
1/2-time enrollment: $57.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $57.50
1/4-time enrollment: $28.75

$480 contribution

If you contributed $480, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $120.00
3/4-time enrollment: $90.00
1/2-time enrollment: $60.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $60.00
1/4-time enrollment: $30.00

$500 contribution

If you contributed $500, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $125.00
3/4-time enrollment: $93.75
1/2-time enrollment: $62.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $62.50
1/4-time enrollment: $31.25

If you contributed between $520 and $600

$520 contribution

If you contributed $520, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $130.00
3/4-time enrollment: $97.50
1/2-time enrollment: $65.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $65.00
1/4-time enrollment: $32.50

$540 contribution

If you contributed $540, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $135.00
3/4-time enrollment: $101.25
1/2-time enrollment: $67.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $67.50
1/4-time enrollment: $33.75

$560 contribution

If you contributed $560, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $140.00
3/4-time enrollment: $105.00
1/2-time enrollment: $70.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $70.00
1/4-time enrollment: $35.00

$580 contribution

If you contributed $580, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $145.00
3/4-time enrollment: $108.75
1/2-time enrollment: $72.50
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $72.50
1/4-time enrollment: $36.25

$600 contribution

If you contributed $600, we’ll add this amount to your payment for each full month:

Full-time enrollment: $150.00
3/4-time enrollment: $112.50
1/2-time enrollment: $75.00
Less than 1/2-time and more than 1/4-time enrollment: $75.00
1/4-time enrollment: $37.50

How to contact us if you have questions

Call us at 888-442-4551 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

You can also ask us a question online through Ask VA.