KEY TAKEAWAYS You qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill with at least 90 days of active duty after September 10, 2001 and an honorable discharge, or if you are still serving. Your benefit level runs from 50% at 90 days to 100% at 36 months of total active service. A Purple Heart, or a disability discharge after 30 continuous days, puts you at 100%. Guard and Reserve time counts … [Read more...] about Post-9/11 GI Bill Eligibility 2026: Who Qualifies and at What Percentage
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TRICARE Reserve Select 2026: Costs, Eligibility and How to Enroll
KEY TAKEAWAYS TRICARE Reserve Select costs $57.88 a month for the member only and $286.66 a month for member and family in 2026. That is $694.56 or $3,439.92 a year, before any care. You qualify if you are in the Selected Reserve, not on active duty orders for more than 30 days, not on TAMP, and not eligible for FEHB. Individual Ready Reserve members cannot buy it. Every TRS … [Read more...] about TRICARE Reserve Select 2026: Costs, Eligibility and How to Enroll
National Guard VA Benefits: What You’re Owed — and the Gap Congress Is Trying to Close
Key Takeaways National Guard members' eligibility for federal VA benefits hinges almost entirely on how they were activated — Title 10 (federal) vs. Title 32 (state-controlled, federally funded). Thousands of Guard members currently serve on full-time, federally directed missions without earning VA health care, GI Bill credit, or retirement points — simply because the legal … [Read more...] about National Guard VA Benefits: What You’re Owed — and the Gap Congress Is Trying to Close
National Guard VA Loan Eligibility 2026: Complete Guide to Requirements and How to Qualify
Key Takeaways Table of Contents Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make, and as a National Guard member, you've earned access to one of the most powerful mortgage programs available. The VA loan benefit offers no down payment requirements, competitive interest rates, and no monthly mortgage insurance—advantages that can save you … [Read more...] about National Guard VA Loan Eligibility 2026: Complete Guide to Requirements and How to Qualify