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Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Transfer of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement to an eligible spouse or dependent child.
How to get help
While still serving, request a Transfer of Education Benefits through the Defense Department's milConnect system; VA cannot approve the transfer request. After approval, an eligible dependent applies to VA online or by mail. For a dependent under age 18, submit VA Form 22-1990e on the dependent's behalf by mail, QuickSubmit, or Ask VA.
Who this service helps
The service member generally must be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve, have completed at least 6 years of service when the request is approved, agree to 4 additional years, and have the receiving dependent enrolled in DEERS. VA states a service-requirement exception for Purple Heart recipients who request the transfer while still on active duty. Separate age and use-period rules apply to spouses and children.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education-benefit transfer process available to eligible service members and dependents in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. A service member may transfer up to a total of 36 months of remaining entitlement; dependent payments follow transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill rates and rules.
About this service
An eligible service member may request to transfer up to 36 months of remaining Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or dependent child. The Defense Department decides the transfer request, and the dependent applies to VA to use approved transferred benefits.
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