Can I give my sister my GI Bill?

April 25, 2021 Admin

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Can I give my sister my GI Bill?

According to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the recipient of transferred benefits has to be a dependent of the sponsor earning the benefits. So you can transfer to a spouse or dependent biological, adopted or legally adopted step-children, but you can’t transfer benefits in your case to your sister.

Is it too late to use my GI Bill?

A: No, it is not too late to apply for your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. By qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI bill, you get 36 months of education benefits that you have to use within 15 years of your discharge. Any unused education benefits after that time are lost.

How do I know if I have the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

You’ll need to request a new Certificate of Eligibility letter to check your GI Bill benefit status. To request a COE, please call the Education Call Center at We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

How do I know if I have the Montgomery GI Bill?

A. Typically, the Montgomery GI Bill benefits expire 10 years after separation from the military. There are some exceptions, however. To find out if you still have eligibility for the Montgomery GI Bill, please click here or call VA at

What can I use my Post 911 GI Bill for?

You can use your Post-911 GI Bill for many things including:

College degrees like Associate, Bachelor, or higher.
Vocational/Technical Training including non-college programs.
On-the-job/Apprenticeship Programs.
Licensing & Certification Reimbursement.
National Testing Programs like SAT, CLEP, AP, etc.
Flight Training.

How do I convert my Montgomery GI Bill to Post 9 11?

If you desire to transfer your Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to Post 9-11 education benefits, you will need to go to the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) website and set up a login and password for access. The basic MGIB provides a flat monthly rate entitlement.

What’s the difference between post 911 and Montgomery GI Bill?

Montgomery GI Bill: Monthly benefit up to $2,122 per month for 36 months. These payments are made to the student during the time they are actively enrolled in school. Post-9/11 GI Bill: Benefits will match 100% tuition up to the cost of the most expensive public state school’s in-state undergraduate tuition.

Does Montgomery pay Bah?

A: No GI Bill pays BAH. However, the Post 9/11 GI Bill does pay a monthly housing allowance (MHA). Under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), it would pay up to $1,648 per month and he would have to pay his own tuition, fees, books and other education-related expenses.

What is the new Forever GI Bill?

Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, aka the “Forever GI Bill.” This new and improved version of the GI Bill makes educational benefits more accessible to service members, veterans, and their families. It eliminated the 15-year time limit tied to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.