What is a Kicker?
A "kicker" is additional money (up to $950/month for MGIB-AD) that some service members receive on top of their regular GI Bill payment, based on their enlistment contract.
Kicker Payment Breakdown
Base Monthly Kicker:
Adjusted for Training Time:
Total Kicker Over Enrollment Period
Payment Schedule:
Important Notes:
Kicker payments are IN ADDITION to regular MGIB monthly payments
Kicker amounts are prorated based on training time
Verify kicker eligibility on student's DD-214 or enlistment contract
Payments go directly to the student, not to the school