Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability — TEB
Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability lets eligible service members give some or all of their unused GI Bill education benefits to a spouse or child.
Official source: va.gov
What is Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability? This benefit lets military service members share their education money with family. They can give some or all of their unused GI Bill education benefits to a husband or wife, or to a child. This means a family member can use the money to pay for college or job training instead of the service member. Only the Post-9/11 GI Bill has this option. Other GI Bills do not. Military members must meet certain rules to do this. They must have served for a certain number of years. They also need to agree to serve more time in the military after they transfer the benefits. The Department of Defense website has a tool to help them figure out if they can transfer their benefits. It is important to know if you can transfer GI Bill benefits because it helps families plan for the future. It can help a spouse or child go to school without having to pay for it all themselves. This can save a family a lot of money. It also gives the service member another way to support their family. If you are a service member and think you might want to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you should visit the Department of Defense (DoD) website. They have a special online tool to check if you are eligible. You can find this tool by searching for "Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability" on the DoD website.
In real life
- A 12-year service member transferred 24 months of GI Bill to their child for college.
- Sarah, a Marine for 10 years, sent her husband to trade school using her GI Bill benefits.
- After serving 15 years, Mike helped his daughter pay for university tuition by transferring his unused GI Bill.
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Frequently asked questions about Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability
What is Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability?+
Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability lets eligible service members give some or all of their unused GI Bill education benefits to a spouse or child.
Who qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability?+
Students enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an eligible school who meet income, citizenship, or service-related rules.
How do I apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability?+
Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov each year. Veterans applying for VA education benefits start at va.gov/education. Official forms and instructions: https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/.
Where can I get help?+
For federal aid, complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Veterans should start at va.gov/education. BenefitKarma's free Benefit Eligibility Screener can flag programs you may have missed.
Source: va.gov