Comments on: GI Bill Transfer Rules

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:29:39 +0000

My husband is getting ready to transfer more of his GI Bill to me so I can finish my degree. What happens to the months he transfers me that I do not use/won’t need? Does he have to transfer them back to himself, cancel what I have left so they go back to him, or what? Thanks!

By: amber lynch

amber lynch — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:57:12 +0000

Need to update information or atleast put everything on here it says can’t receive after 26. That is false because you can’t receive the day you are 23.unless already enrolled. Sucks for people that just found it can be transferred and my 23rd birthday was in Nov.

By: Ryan Guina

Ryan Guina — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:42:56 +0000

Johnny, There is a time limit to use the GI Bill, and in most cases it expires within 10 years of separating from the service. I recommend contacting the VA if you believe you have benefits which you may still be eligible for. The VA can look up your specific case and give you the relevant information you need.

Thanks for your service.

By: johnny jett sr

johnny jett sr — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:40:17 +0000

after marriage can childern use gi bill for nursing school was in army from 69 to 71

By: Ryan Guina

Ryan Guina — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:13:13 +0000

Sara, Active Duty GI Bill and Reserve GI Bill are very different benefits. It also depends on whether he is using the Montgomery GI Bill, or the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If he is using the Montgomery GI Bill, he may be able to switch to the Post-9/11 GI Bill to gain several more months of benefits. My recommendation is to have him call a GI Bill representative at the VA so they can access his records and give him specific information to his situation.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:53:02 +0000

Hello,
My husband only has 6 months left of benefits from his active duty Gi bill. Does he get more money for his reserve gi bill? How does that work?

By: Ryan Guina

Ryan Guina — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:39:18 +0000

Shannon, Based on the information I have, the only GI Bill benefits that can be transferred are the Post-9-11 GI Bill benefits. If your husband has spent time on Active Duty since the 9-11 attacks, he may qualify for the Post-9-11 GI Bill. I recommend he look into it by contacting his education or personnel department. Best of luck!

By: Ryan Guina

Ryan Guina — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:36:58 +0000

Joseph, Most likely not, as you need to be active duty to be able to transfer your GI Bill. Additionally, if you fall under the Montgomery GI Bill, you would need to use your benefit within 10 years of separation from the service. You may contact the VA if you need more information or clarification. Best of luck, and thanks for your service!

By: Joseph Hals

Joseph Hals — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:51:27 +0000

I completed 20 years of service on April 31st of 1998. I originally entered the service on July 31 of 1974, My child is i her second year of college. Can I transfer my GI Bill to her? V/R Joseph Hals

By: Shannon Nabors

Shannon Nabors — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:31:32 +0000

Hi, Is the Post 9/11 GI Bill the only one you can transfer? My husband has been in Army Reserve for 20 years but no active duty so would he even be eligible for this?