Chapter 33 Dependent Guidelines

Info:

For the first  time in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI-Bill program will be able to transfer unused education benefits to their spouses or children starting August 1, 2009.

Website:  www.gibill.va.gov

Steps:

1. Veteran must request through the DoD to transfer their educational entitlement to their dependent.  Go to www.gibill.va.gov.
2. Click on Transfer Benefits to Dependents
3. Click on the link that states "To see the official DoD website containing in-depth information about TEB click here"
4. Click on Transferability Policy (Review Policy)
5. Click on Transferability Fact Sheet (Review Fact Sheet)
6. • Make sure the veteran understands all requirements of service extensions and contracts
   • Minimal Requirements
   • • Be in the Armed Forces on August 1, 2009
     • Complete 6 (six) years in the Armed Forces and
     • Agree to serve at least 4 (four) more years in the Armed Forces after August 1, 2009
7. Click on Transferability Application
8. • You may log on with your Common Access Card (CAC) through the DoD webpage
9. Follow ALL instructions as provided by the DoD through the webpage
10. Once the transfer has been completed.  Bring in a copy of the submitted paperwork to your local HACC MVAO
11. Students must then complete a VA application - VA From 22-1990E
12. • Complete the application using VONAPP (bring in a copy of the the completed application to the HACC MVAO). 
      
    • Website:  http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
13. We must have a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA to certify the student to the VA

Student/Veteran specific questions can be address to the VA at:

Website:  www.gibill.va.gov - use the Contact Us link un the Questions and Answers Heading

Phone:  1-888-442-4551

Questions regarding the school can be address at any MVAO Office or by:

E-mail:  vaoffice@hacc.edu

Phone:  717-780-2331/2364

Information Provided was taken from the GI-Bill Website.  Up to date as of 8/11/09

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