Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates

Week of January 28, 2008

Many of your benefits have an expiration date. Below are a few important ones to remember so you don't lose out. View a complete list of benefits.

Montgomery GI Bill for Active-Duty (MGIB): 10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty
Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP): 10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty.
Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR): 14 years from the date of eligibility for the program, or until released from the Selected Reserve or National Guard. Some extensions available if activated.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VocRehab): Generally, 12 years of separation from service or within 12 years of being awarded service-connected VA disability compensation.
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI): Coverage ends 120 days after separation or can be extended up to 1 year for totally disabled veterans.

If you have not started using your GI Bill benefits, time may be running out. Get started now by requesting free information from Military-Friendly schools that will work around your military service and schedule.

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