Transferring Military College Benefits?

So, I was wondering, is it possible to transfer military college benefits, like the GI Bill, to a spouse or child? If yes, what does the process look like?

Yes, transferring military college benefits, including the GI Bill, to a spouse or child is indeed possible. This is part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill's benefits. The process for doing so is called the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). Here's a bit of an overview of what the process involves:

1. Eligibility: You must have served at least 6 years on active duty or as a Selected Reserve and must agree to serve four more years when transferring benefits. There are some conditions where you may still transfer benefits without the additional four-year service requirement.

2. Application: If you are eligible, then you can submit your request to transfer benefits via the milConnect website. You'll need to specify the number of months of benefits you want to transfer to each dependant.

3. Approval: Once you've submitted your request, the Department of Defense (DoD) takes it from there. They will review the request and send you an approval or denial. If approved, your family members can then apply for the transferred benefits.

4. Finalizing: Once approved by DoD, your dependants must submit VA Form 22-1990e to the VA to finalize the process and start utilizing the benefits.

Remember that using transferred benefits has its own rules depending on whether the beneficiary is a spouse or a child, and there are specific time limits within which the benefits must be used. So it's essential to look into those details as well. The GI Bill benefits offered are a significant support for the education of military family members, so it's a great resource to take advantage of if you're eligible.