COMDTINST M1780.3 — Post 9/11 And Montgomery Gi Bill Educational Assistance Programs

COMDTINST M1780.3 governs Coast Guard policy for implementing the Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Programs.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M1780.3
  • Title: POST 9/11 AND MONTGOMERY GI BILL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
  • Date: 6/16/2020
  • Proponent: CG-1331

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It establishes policy for supplemental educational assistance, known as kickers, and for authorizing the transferability of education benefits. Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy and assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with its provisions.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual.

Topics covered

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill
  • Montgomery GI Bill
  • Supplemental educational assistance
  • Transferability of education benefits
  • General eligibility
  • Eligibility exclusions

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST M1780.3?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual. (paragraph 2)

How is COMDTINST M1780.3 distributed?

No paper distribution will be made of this Manual. (paragraph 8)

Where are the forms referenced in COMDTINST M1780.3 available?

The forms referenced in this Manual are available in USCG Electronic Forms on the Standard Workstation or on the Internet: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/OurOrganization/Assistant-Commandant-for-C4IT-CG-6/The-Office-of-InformationManagement-CG-61/Forms-Management/.

How are changes to COMDTINST M1780.3 submitted?

Recommendations for changes or improvements are welcome and should be submitted via the chain of command to the Office of Military Personnel, Policy Sustainment, Commandant (CG-1334), at HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.

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