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Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Family Members

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Transferred VA education benefits for approved spouses and dependent children.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal benefit usable at approved programs, including by eligible residents of Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

How to get help

After Defense Department approval of the transfer, the eligible family member applies through their own VA.gov account or mails VA Form 22-1990e to the VA regional processing office.

Who this service helps

The Defense Department must approve the service member's Transfer of Education Benefits request, the family member must be enrolled in DEERS, and the benefits must be used within the applicable spouse or child timeframe.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal benefit usable at approved programs, including by eligible residents of Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

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Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

No fee to apply; payments for tuition, housing, books, supplies, or eligible tests depend on transferred entitlement, claimant status, enrollment, and current VA rates.

About this service

Allows eligible spouses and dependent children to use Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits that a service member transferred with Defense Department approval.

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