G.I. Bill

Q: I want to add my daughter under my GI Bill for school. How do I go about doing that?

A: First, you have to have the Post 9/11 GI Bill as that is the only GI Bill that has a transfer option in it. Second, even if you have the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you might not qualify for the transfer option.

Q: My father would like to transfer his GI Bill benefits to me, but we're not sure if he's still able to. He served 20 years active duty in the Army and retired in 1997. Is this a possibility for us or is it too late because so much time has passed? Please help. Thanks.

Q: Sir- I'm prior enlisted and used my full GI Bill benefits after I got discharged in 1995. I was commissioned in 2002 and have been on active duty ever since. I'm considering a post-graduate degree now and wonder whether I'm eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. I'd appreciate any help.

Q: How does my active duty spouse transfer his GI Bill to our 17-year old son for college? Can we split the money between our sons? Does he have to transfer the money before he retires? How long do we have to use it before it expires? Does it expire? Thank you!

Q: My father passed away in August of 2009. Can I use his GI Bill for school and housing?

Q: Th VA is telling me that because I retired with 20, I can't do a transfer of my Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlements.  I'm 70% disabled, no longer in, and want to give my GI Bill to my son so he can go to school. The VA said I had to do the transfer before I got out, but they were still doing changes to the New 9/11 GI Bill at the time.

So I want to know why, when I served 20 years with an honorable discharge and 70 % disabled, I can't do the transfer. I thought that was one of my entitlements to serving.

Q: I need to finish repaying on my G.I. Bill after I had to drop classes. Whom would I contact, or speak with, to find my remaining balance and how to repay, so that I may attend school this coming semester. Thank you for your time.

A: The VA’s Debt Management Center in St. Paul, MN handles all GI Bill overpayment situations and the establishment of repayment plans. They are several ways to contact them:

Q: I was honorably discharged in Oct 2000. Can I start school before Oct 2010 and still receive benefits through the duration of the degree?

Q: Can you use your GI Bill for certifications? If so, which type of certifications are allowed?