Assistance Listing 64.124
All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · Veterans Benefits Administration
Assistance Listing 64.124, “All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance,” is a federal program administered by VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $213M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Not a competitive grantThis program provides direct payment for specified use rather than competitive grants. There is usually no grant application to submit. calculated by GrantsJunction
- Funding up 32% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed +32% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
To help servicepersons readjust to civilian life after their separation from military service. Assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel in the active and reserve components in the Armed Forces by providing education benefits.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 64.124
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
- Reservist (including dependents)
- Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents
- Veteran (including dependents)
What follows is not a complete list of eligibility requirements. For more information on the newest MGIB program changes go to the VA web-site address listed below. A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is always required for eligibility to the MGIB as is an honorable discharge from the qualifying period of service unless the individual is currently on active duty. (1) Individuals initially entering military service on or after July 1, 1985 may be eligible unless they specifically elect not to participate in the MGIB program. Service members can use the MGIB benefit after completing two continuous years of service. Veterans whose initial obligation was 3 years or more may use the MGIB benefit after completing three continuous years of active duty, or less time if discharged early for an acceptable reason. Veterans whose initial obligation was less than 3 years, may use the MGIB benefits after serving two years of active duty, or less time if discharged early for an acceptable reason or if they sign up for 4 years in the Selected Reserve. Any period of active duty may be used to meet these requirements, but generally, periods of active duty cannot be combined. (2) Individuals who were eligible for the Old (Vietnam-Era) GI Bill benefits as of December 31, 1989, and served on continuous active duty for 3 years after June 30, 1985, may be eligible for the MGIB. (3) Persons involuntarily separated from the military for certain reasons may be eligible for the MGIB. Likewise, persons who received voluntary separation incentives may be eligible for the MGIB. (4) Persons who converted from VEAP (Veterans Educational Assistance Program) to the MGIB during open seasons from October 9, 1996 through July 8, 1997, or from November 1, 2000 to October 31, 2001, may be eligible for the MGIB. Likewise, certain persons serving full-time under title 32 in the National Guard during the period from July 1, 1985 to November 28, 1989 with no previous active duty and who elected the MGIB during the open season from October 9, 1996 through July 8, 1997, may be eligible for the MGIB. In addition, in very limited circumstances, dependents of veteran or service member may be eligible for the MGIB if the veteran or service member transferred entitlement to those dependents.
Intended beneficiaries: Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): In FY 25, full-time monthly benefits start at $2,438 and depends on the length of the service obligation, military incentives, military career field, branch of service and voluntary contributions. In most cases, benefits last for 36 calendar months (48 months when combined with other VBA education benefits) of full-time training.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 64.124. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 64.124?
64.124 is the Assistance Listing Number for “All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 64.124?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other, Reservist (including dependents), Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents and Veteran (including dependents). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 64.124 provide?
The agency reported $213,306,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.