Transfer GI Bill Benefits to Family

[Hypnotoad2045]

Hey all,

I heard you can transfer your GI bill benefits to your children. I do not have any yet, but I plan to have at least one in the next few years. I already served 2 years and have 5 years left on my contract (but may sign up for more).

Does anyone have any intel on how this works? I heard I could transfer my benefits to my spouse now and she can hold them until we have children. I also heard that the transfer requires 4 additional years of service.

THANKS

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[xffan624]

Hey all,

I heard you can transfer your GI bill benefits to your children. I do not have any yet, but I plan to have at least one in the next few years. I already served 2 years and have 5 years left on my contract (but may sign up for more).

Does anyone have any intel on how this works? I heard I could transfer my benefits to my spouse now and she can hold them until we have children. I also heard that the transfer requires 4 additional years of service.

THANKS

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Transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits | Veterans Affairs

Find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependent children.Note: The Defense Department (DOD) decides whether you can transfer GI Bill benefits to your family.

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[MusicDOc124]

I already served 2 years and have 5 years left on my contract (but may sign up for more)

You must serve for 6 years with 4 years remaining to transfer. You just stated you may sign up for more, but the only way to even do it is to actually sign up for more.