Post 9-11 GI Bill

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:02:31 -0500

For those of you who are still on Active Duty I wanted to make sure  that you were aware that if you wanted to pass your GI Bill onto your children you must do this prior to you getting out or retirement.  Nothing was mentioned during my transition seminars about this nor could I find anything pertaining to this.  When I contacted to transfer it the VA they told me that I was too late and I should have done that while I was on active duty.<br>

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2013 9:20 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:20:58 -0500

It also adds 4 years to your ADSO.  

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 21 at 2014 2:28 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 02:28:16 -0400

The transferability of the servicemember's Post-9/11 GI Bill is for retention purposes. <br><br>As of 1 August 2013, everyone (very few exceptions apply; some medical) that applies has to agree to serve 4 additional years.

Response by SSG William Sutter made Apr 21 at 2014 7:22 AM

SSG William Sutter — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:22:39 -0400

In order to transfer there is a four year service obligation added to your contract. And that service obligation starts on the date that they approve the transfer. This is total BS in that now I can't transfer any of my benefits as that I don't have four years left. I will be out in less than three. This is just another way of nickel and diming the service member.