$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
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
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.
$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
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.
$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
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.
$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
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.
$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
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.
$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.