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deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

deleted210643 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:17:25 +0000

Just as an FYI on this issue: If you sent in your application to activate your GI Bill benefit (MGIB-AD, MGIB-SR, REAP, or new GI Bill) recently or not so long ago, you may be wondering when you can expect to receive your Letter of Eligibility. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has always quoted a processing time of between 3 and 4 months. You may get it a bit earlier, but don’t be surprised if it takes even longer than 4 months.

Pat - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

Pat — Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:19:19 +0000

I also applied for transfer of education benifits (TEB) to my son in Nov 2009 but have yet to recieve a status update. Does anyone know how long it is taking for the VA to approve the transfers?

courtney - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

courtney — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:15:14 +0000

i am having the same problem. go to your school's VA person in student records or financial aid and let them know you have applied. mine told me it probably wouldn't come through in time but would contact financial aid that it is being processed and they wouldn't drop my classes. i think i sent mine in the end of october and haven't heard anything...not even that they have received it...

Kristle - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #11

Kristle — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:31:25 +0000

I'm wondering what is meant by dependent - claiming on taxes or military rules? Because I thought that in order to be claimed as a military dependent you had to be under 18 or be in college, and then even if you were in college, you were no longer a dependent once you turned 23. I graduated college when I was 21, so have not been military dependent eligble since then (can't go on base & such). So i'm nore sure how you would be a dependent at age 25? The GI Bill states that as long as you get married after the benefits are transferred, you can use them. So I would just have my father transfer before we got married. My future husband unfortunately cannot transfer his benefits to me yet as he has only been in 4 years, and you have to be in for 6 before you're allowed to transfer beneifts.

deleted210643 - FYI: VA Educational Assistance Programs

deleted210643 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:46:04 +0000

I've sent this one up the chain for clarification... check back soon.

ESO - FYI: VA Educational Assistance Programs

ESO — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:06:47 +0000

I am using the Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill for TA Top Up right now. But, what I would like to know, is if I transition to the new 9/11 GI Bill with my remaining months, could I transfer some of the entitlement to my spouse? For example, I believe I will have about 9 months left over when I finish my degree, to transfer to her, which with the Chapter 30 bill is about $12,000. .Now here are some additional questions: 1) Can I transition to the new bill right now? I have 4.5 years active duty service as of right now, post 9/11? 2) Can I give partial months to my wife right now? 3) It will cost her about $12,000 or less to finish her schooling; under the new 9/11 bill how much does 9 months give her?

deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #11

deleted210643 — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 01:43:40 +0000

Kristle, The GI Bill is indeed intended for dependents- the dependents have to be listed as such in DEERS; thus if your family were to claim you as a dependent you could use the benefits if they were transferred to you be the military member. So far as the distance learning question- you are correct, if you do only distance learning you will not receive your BAH or book monies. However, do note that if you are married you will surly not be eligible to be claimed by your father/mother as a dependent; if your husband-to-be elects (that is, if he's eligible to do so) to transfer his funds to you then you may be entitled to the education funds.

Kristle - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #11

Kristle — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:14:41 +0000

Hello, I know it says child you use this benefit up to 26 years of age - do they have to be a dependent though? I am 22 and HAVE NOT been a dependent for about a year now, could I use this to get an MBA next year? Also, i read that if you take only distance learning / online courses you don't qualify for the monthly housing stipdend. I am getting married in a few months (would transfer benefits before then if possible), and my fiance is getting transferred to Kadena. I know they have education facilites on base, would they all be regarded as 'distance learning' most likely? Thank you

William Cox - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #6

William Cox — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:34:41 +0000

I want to give my GI bill to my dependent daughter and my spouse. However, if one or both get scholarships or do not use the benefit I want the other to get those unused months. Do I just stack them, in other words, do I elect 36 months for both and whoever uses it first gets it? My daughter is the priority, but I want any unused months to be there for my wife. Thanks

Jessica - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

Jessica — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:43:50 +0000

She can use the benefit but not get the bah if she is married to someone that is active duty. I would advise her to wait until she finishes school to get married, otherwise she will be throwing that money away. In my area its about 1300 a month and thats nothing to sneeze at.

Jessica - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

Jessica — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:40:12 +0000

I applied for TEB on 20NOV09. Does anyone know approximately how long it takes to get approved, because then you also have to apply for the education benefits and that takes a long time too, and school is starting on 19JAN so I'm worried it wont be approved in time.

deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #10

deleted210643 — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 04:54:51 +0000

This particular question has been answered with the member, for similar questions you should contact the owners of the system (the DMDC) at 1.800.538.9522.

Guest - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #11

Guest — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:48:29 +0000

If the individual dies in line of duty while serving on active duty their children may qualify for the Fry Scholarship Provision of PL 111-32 [H.R. 2346]. This gives the dependant(s) educational benefits of 36 months at 100% reimbursement

Barry Cliborn - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #10

Barry Cliborn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:54:46 +0000

One of my sons is 24 years old. He is listed in DEERS but is not listed in the Post 9-11 GI Bill (VA). How do I corect this problem?

deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #7

deleted210643 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:41:33 +0000

Mr. Rogers, Here is the offical answer from our folks at HQ: Anything other than an Honorable Discharge renders a member invalid from receiving Chapter 33 Benefits. Questions of this nature should be directed to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. It is their program to determine eligibility of military members. All Coast Guard (CG) Headquarters does is oversee the transfer of benefits (TEB) to CG family members.

Arthur - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #7

Arthur — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:11:58 +0000

On August, 1st 2009 I submitted an application for transferability and the status was still pending for approval. I got out of the Marine Corps on October 18th after service of 13 years. I received and honorable discharge and the reason for getting out of the Marines was due to high-year tenure. Last night I went onto the TEB link to check the status of the application and was not able to login. When I got out of the Marine Corps my sons stepfather who is in the Navy enrolled my son into DEERS system so my son can have health care. His stepfather checked the TEB link with his password and my son is in the system for TEB. My son start date is Aug, 1st 2009 and an end date of Aug, 1st 2009. How can I get this corrected? I want to transfer my education benefits to my son.

deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #7

deleted210643 — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:24:05 +0000

Mr. Rogers,
Thanks for the question, I should have an answer for you soon.

Steve Rogers - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #7

Steve Rogers — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:17:24 +0000

What about service members who enlisted prior to 9/11/01 and received a bad conduct discharge after 9/11/01 but did not complete their initial 4-year obligation? I know MGI Bill benefits are null but what about the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

Michael - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers #4

Michael — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:12:06 +0000

I have resigned my commission with honorable discharge last year and today got a denial for my application renewal for my REAP benefits. Am I no longer eligible for REAP? What about post 9-11 gi bill. It seems by reading on the VA website that I should still be eligible for REAP.

deleted210643 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Questions and Answers #1

deleted210643 — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Mr. McFarland I've sent this up the flagpole for better clarification on both our parts. We'll be back with an answer soon.