Transfer Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

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But you’ll need to request to transfer your benefits while you’re still on active duty. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json" nonce="7uqJIDUGN9Azp2kp9d5HENzwjctJkqjE"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I transfer my benefits?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What benefits can my dependents get?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can my dependents use the transferred benefits?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I cancel or change my transferred benefits?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if my dependent doesn鈥檛 use their transferred benefits? 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You can’t request a TEB from VA. </p> <p><a href="https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/">Request a transfer of benefits through milConnect</a></p> <ul> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="108283" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="What benefits can my dependents get?"> <div id="108283"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="what-benefits-can-my-dependent"> What benefits can my dependents get? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="108283"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="108282"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Your dependents may be able to get money to pay for these expenses:</p> <ul> <li>Tuition</li> <li>Housing</li> <li>Books and supplies</li> <li>Fees for national standardized tests </li> <li>Fees for licensing and certifications</li> </ul> <p><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="3891f4ae-4841-4e7b-885b-bbea1dd0b35c" href="/education/benefit-rates/transferred-post-9-11-gi-bill-rates" title="Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit rates">Check the current payment rates for transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits</a></p> <p>You can request to transfer up to a total of 36 months of your remaining education benefits to your dependents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="6987" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="When can my dependents use the transferred benefits?"> <div id="6987"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="when-can-my-dependents-use-the"> When can my dependents use the transferred benefits? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="6987"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="6989"> <div itemprop="text"> <h3 id="spouses">Spouses</h3><p>Your spouse can use these benefits right away whether you’re on active duty or have separated from service.</p><ul><li>If you separated from active duty <strong>before January 1, 2013,</strong> your spouse can use these benefits for up to 15 years after your separation from active duty.</li><li>If you separated from active duty <strong>on or after January 1, 2013,</strong> your spouse can use these benefits at any time. There’s no time limit on the benefits. </li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> Your spouse doesn’t qualify for monthly housing allowance while you’re on active duty.</p><h3 id="children">Children</h3><p>A dependent child can start to use these benefits only after you’ve finished at least 10 years of service. They can use these benefits while you’re on active duty or after you’ve separated from service.</p><p><strong>The child must meet these requirements to use the benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>They have a high school diploma (or a certificate that’s equivalent) <strong>or</strong> they’re at least 18 years old</li><li>They’re younger than 26 years old</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> The child may qualify for the monthly housing allowance even when you’re on active duty.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="108307" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="Can I cancel or change my transferred benefits?"> <div id="108307"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="can-i-cancel-or-change-my-tran"> Can I cancel or change my transferred benefits? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="108307"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="108306"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Yes. You can cancel (revoke) or change the transfer of any benefits that we haven’t awarded to your dependent yet. </p> <p><strong>You’ll need to use milConnect for these changes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>To change the number of months you’re transferring to your dependent</li> <li>To transfer benefits back to yourself</li> <li>To cancel the transfer of any benefits</li> </ul> <p>If you’re still on active duty, you can also request to transfer benefits to additional dependents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="119190" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="What if my dependent doesn’t use their transferred benefits? "> <div id="119190"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="what-if-my-dependent-doesnt-us"> What if my dependent doesn’t use their transferred benefits? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="119190"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="119189"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>You can request to transfer your dependent’s benefits back to yourself or another eligible dependent.</p><p>You’ll need to make the request in milConnect. DOD doesn’t transfer the benefits back automatically.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> Your dependent must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) before making the transfer in milConnect. To enroll in DEERS, they’ll need to visit a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) office and bring 2 forms of identification (ID). One of the forms of ID must have their photo.</p><p><a href="https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator">Find a RAPIDS location near you</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="119188" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="What happens if I don’t complete the service requirement for transferring benefits?"> <div id="119188"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="what-happens-if-i-dont-complet"> What happens if I don’t complete the service requirement for transferring benefits? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="119188"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="119187"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>If you separate from service before you meet the service requirement to transfer benefits, your dependents may still be eligible to use the benefits in certain situations.</p> <p><strong>Your dependents may be eligible if you separated from service for any of these reasons: </strong></p> <ul> <li>You get sick or injured while serving in the military—or your service makes an existing condition worse</li> <li>You receive a hardship discharge</li> <li>You have a medical condition that prevents you from performing military duties</li> <li>You have a disability that existed before your service</li> <li>You lose your position during a reduction in force</li> </ul> <p>If you die before completing your service requirement for transferring benefits, your dependents may still be eligible to use the benefits. </p> <p><strong>If you separate from service for other reasons, your dependents won’t be eligible to use transferred benefits.</strong> And you’ll owe us for education, training, or fees we’ve already paid for your dependents. 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