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How Much is the GI Bill Kicker?

October 26th, 2010
by GIBillExpert
What is the calculation for the GI Bill “Kicker” payments when receiving education benefits? Every source I find states that payments are “up to $950″. I joined under the $40,000 Army College Fund program, and since then, I know it has increased significantly, so I would like to know what to expect. Thanks! — Mark

The College Fund, also known as the “Kicker,” is actually a group of programs, each run by one of the military service and intended to supplement the GI Bill. For example, the Army runs the Army College Fund, and the Navy runs the Navy College Fund. The details of the fund, and the amount, are determined by the service, and are detailed under your original enlistment contract. Look up your old enlistment paperwork, and you should be able to find it. If you can’t locate your enlistment paperwork, you can get a new copy from the National Archives.

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6 Responses to “How Much is the GI Bill Kicker?”

  1. Michael says:
    February 9, 2011 at 8:18 am

    for the army national guard, when you stop drilling (finished your time and are now on IRR) do you stop receiving the kicker?

  2. Ron Kness says:
    February 12, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    If it was a Guard Kicker, yes. The reason is you have to be drawing on the GI Bill to get your kicker. You can’t have one without the other. Because your MGIB-SR ends upon discharge, so does your kicker.

    Ron

  3. Molly says:
    April 9, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    My husband is going from active duty to national guard. He is going to
    Be getting his MGIB in pocket. If we pay the kicker, how
    Much more will this earn us every month?

  4. Ron Kness says:
    April 10, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    O.K. Molly, I’m confused. First what is the “MGIB in pocket”? And what “kicker” are you paying for? Usually a kicker is an incentive given to you that you don’t have to pay for. Once I know what the twp referenced items are, I can better answer them.

  5. Frank says:
    April 12, 2012 at 11:30 am

    How do I know if I’m elgible for the kicker?

  6. Ron Kness says:
    May 1, 2012 at 9:15 am

    The word “kicker” is used in a couple of different senses. First, the Army College Fund program is sometimes referred to as a kicker as well as some enlistment/reenlistment bonuses, so it really depends on which one you are talking about.

    If you enlisted or re-enlisted in a critical Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or critical unit, you most likely received a kicker. The information as to how much would be in your enlistment documents. The Army College Fund is an extra monthly amount added on top of what you would get for either the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill. If you have it, the documentation would also be in your enlistment packet.

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