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Find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (sometimes called a “Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer”) to your spouse or dependent children. Learn how to apply for a transfer online or by mail.
- APPLICATION FOR FAMILY MEMBER TO USE TRANSFERRED BENEFITS
Use this form to apply for Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) to...
- Transferred education benefits for family members | Veterans ...
This is called a Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). If...
- APPLICATION FOR FAMILY MEMBER TO USE TRANSFERRED BENEFITS
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Use this form to apply for Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) to basic educational assistance under chapters 30 and 33 of title 38, U.S. Code and chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S. Code. Use this form only if you are a dependent of an individual eligible to transfer benefits to his or her dependents.
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- Document History
- 1.2 Privacy Notice
- 2.1.2 Branch of Service Approval Requirements
- 2.2 Is Your Spouse Eligible to Receive Benefits?
- 3.0 Request a Transfer of Education Benefits
- 3.1 Submitting a Transfer Request
- 3.2 Branch of Service Approval Requirements
- 3.3 Understanding Your Obligation End Date
- 4.0 Monitor Your Transfer Request During Review
- 4.2 Tracking your Request While it is Awaiting Review or Under Review
- 6.0 Next Steps After Your Request is Approved
- 7.0 Manage Transferred Education Benefits
- 7.2 Revoking a Transfer Request
- 7.3 Restoring a Revoked Transfer Request
- 7.4 Changing Benefit Allocations When a Dependent Passes Away
- Colmery Act Considerations
- 7.6 Managing Transferred Benefits if You Leave the Service
- Appendix A: TEB Field Definitions
- A. Message from Your Service Component
- Appendix B: Review Transfer Approval Confirmation
- Appendix C: Who to Contact for TEB Assistance
- C.1 Contacting Your Branch of Service
Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)
Downloadable Filename: teb_beneficiary_guide Note: Please check the TEB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in milConnect for the most up-to-date information about the TEB program.
Due to Privacy Act considerations, protected information such as names, social security numbers (SSNs), PCM IDs, birth dates, addresses, and telephone numbers have been fabricated for the examples in this guide.
Each Branch of Service requires specific approvals before benefits can be transferred. Your GI Bill career counselor at your Branch of Service can help you find out if there are any Service-specific requirements you need to satisfy, such as signing and filing a Statement of Understanding. Please contact your GI Bill career counselor at your Branch ...
Once approved, your spouse can start to use transferred benefits immediately provided that you have met the six years of Service requirement. In addition, if you are currently serving on Active Duty, your spouse is eligible for a books and supplies stipend, but not a monthly living expense stipend. This is because you and your spouse are already re...
The transfer of benefits to dependents is measured in whole-month increments.
To transfer benefit months to dependents: Verify that you are eligible to transfer benefits and your dependents are eligible to receive benefits. See section 2.0, Determine Eligibility for the Transfer of Education Benefits for additional information. Check with your GI Bill career counselor at your Branch of Service about the review policies in yo...
Your Branch of Service must approve your request to transfer benefits and might require additional qualifying criteria, such as a Statement of Understanding. Contact your GI Bill career counselor at your Branch of Service for full details. See section C.1, Contacting Your Branch of Service, for additional information.
Your Obligation End Date (OED) is set by your Branch of Service and represents the end date of your Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC), which you must fulfill to receive benefits. Your Obligation End Date is calculated from the date you submitted your TEB request and cannot be backdated. Do not apply and obtain approval to transfer education ben...
After you submit your education transfer request, sign in to milConnect periodically and check the status of your request on the TEB page. Depending on your Branch of Service, you might also: Receive an email notification that your Service component has received your request. Need to check with your Service component to ensure that your qualifyin...
The actions you can perform differ depending on whether your request is pending review or under review. When your request is awaiting review (the status of your request is not Pending Review): You can modify the number of months for each dependent. You can also revoke unused benefits. You can add a new eligible dependent as long as you are serving ...
When your request is approved, detailed data regarding your transfer request is sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
After your education benefits have been approved for transfer, you can manage transferred benefits by: Modifying the number of months for each dependent listed on the TEB page. Revoking unused benefits. Restoring revoked benefits. Submitting transfer requests for additional dependents (as long as you are serving on Active Duty or are in the Selec...
You can revoke benefits that have not been used. Locate the dependent with the unused benefits that you want to revoke. Select the checkbox in the Revoke column. The value in the Months field reverts to zero (0), the Revoke Date column displays the current date, and a warning message displays stating that only unused benefits can be revoked. Clos...
You can restore revoked education benefits by specifying at least one month and resubmitting the request. Locate the dependent whose benefit you want to restore. Clear the checkbox in the Revoke column; the Revoke Date is deleted. Enter the number of months that you want to transfer to this dependent. Click Submit Request. The Begin Date field re...
The Henry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the Forever GI Bill provides enhanced transfer benefits for sponsors and dependents. If a dependent passes away with unused allocated benefits, as the sponsor, you can use the TEB page to transfer those benefits to other eligible dependents. On the TEB page, dependents who have...
The number of months you transfer cannot exceed the total number of months allocated to the Colmery Member (CM). The number of months you transfer must be equal to the number of months reallocated to all Colmery Eligible (CE) dependents. For example, if you reduce the number of months allocated to a Colmery Member (CM) by 10, you must allocate exac...
Your eligibility to use education benefits depends on when you joined the Service. While you cannot transfer benefits to additional dependents after you leave the Service unless a dependent passes away, you can continue to use the TEB page in milConnect to manage previously allocated benefits. The milConnect Home page displays this reminder and a l...
The following sections provide descriptions of the fields that appear on the TEB page.
The Message from Your Service Component section at the top right of the TEB page might display a message that applies to your Service component. These messages normally pertain to transferability procedures. If the entire message is not displayed, you can use the scroll bar at the right to view the remainder of the message. The following informatio...
When your request to transfer benefits is approved, your TEB page displays a link so you can access your letter of approval. This letter documents your transfer request, but it is not an official confirmation of the transfer. The VA administrates transferability after it receives an approved transfer request from the Department of Defense. Your let...
The process of transferring and managing educational benefits involves several organizations, including your Branch of Service, the DMDC Support Center, and the VA. If you have a question about transferring or managing your benefits, it is important that you contact the correct agency. The following illustration provides an overview of who you shou...
The following table lists contact information by Branch of Service. Note: Check the Contact Support FAQ in milConnect for the most up-to-date contact information for your Branch of Service.
Mar 19, 2024 · There is an easy way to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 program. Learn how and why to make the change.
This is called a Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). If DOD has approved the service member’s request, then you can apply online right now. Apply to use transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Note: Be sure you’re signed in as a family member to your own Login.gov or ID.me account to complete this application.
Dec 24, 2022 · How Do I Transfer My GI Bill Benefits to My Spouse or Child? To apply to transfer your GI Bill benefits to your wife, husband or dependent child, visit MilConnect and fill out a Transferability of Education Benefits form.
Mar 4, 2024 · There is good news for those who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill — you may be eligible to transfer your GI Bill to a spouse or child if you meet the minimum service requirements and agree to extend your military service obligation.
