I have some unused GI Bill benefits. I served back in the 1970s. Can these benefits be transferred to my Granddaughter? - Gary D
There are at least three components that factor into the answer for this question. They are:
the length of time that you have to use GI Bill benefits,
when a transfer of these benefits [...]
Hello, I was wondering how I switch from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to the new GI Bill. - Brian Q.
The switching part is easy. All you need to do is complete VA Form 22-1990. This form can be filled out manually or on line. You simply go to www.va.gov.gibill and click on applying for [...]
I qualify for 70% educational benefits. Does this mean that I pay 30% of the costs incurred or 30% if I max out tuition and fees? Bottom line, if the maximum total fees allowed per term is $7962 and I only use $5500, does anything come out of my pocket? Does the 70% apply to [...]
I have attended college but never used my Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) Chapter 32 benefits. I was enrolled in the program back in 1984-1986 while on active duty. Can I get a refund after that length of time? - Michael H.
The VEAP benefits like all others has a use or lose time period. For [...]
I am wanting to revoke the transfer of my Post 911 GI Bill education benefits from my ex-wife. If it is in the divorce agreement am I forced to let her have this benefit? Also, my new wife is active duty and receives BAH. With the Post 911 GI Bill does my ex-wife still collect [...]
My husband is an Army Reservist currently serving in Afghanistan. He has served for 22 years and will probably stay in a few more years. Beginning next year we plan to use his Post 911 GI Bill benefits to cover the cost of our daughter’s education. I know you can only use/transfer Hazelwood Act benefits [...]
I just received a mailing saying I am to choose a program to relinquish a benefit. I am a little confused as to what that means. It seems the only program I can “relinquish” is the Montgomery GI Bill. Is that also going to affect my Post 911 GI Bill? Should I relinquish the Montgomery [...]
It is a life dream of my own to become a professional race car driver. I would like to use my GI Bill to cover the various racing schools. This would include schools such as the Skip Barber School of Driving and additionally a tuning school owned by Hennessey Performance. Does the GI Bill cover [...]
I have transferred my Gi benefits to my spouse. I switched to Post 911 (Chapter 33) benefits from the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30). I received an award letter. I turned it in to the university and they have verified my wife”s full time status and how much we have been charged. Today I received [...]
I am an active duty soldier and want to enroll into the GI Bill program. How can I do this? - Walter S
The first suggestion is that you spend some time becoming familiar with the GI Bills that you qualify to use to pursue an education. There are at least two programs for you to [...]