Posted on Sep 19, 2016
Has anyone recently transferred their post 9/11 GI Bill to their spouse? About how long does the process take?
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Now that I am back on AD I am trying to transfer my remaining months of GI Bill to my wife. I enrolled her in DEERS this morning and I was able to initiate the transfer process online soon thereafter. She would like to start classes in the spring term, but I'm unsure whether the transfer will be complete by then. Does anyone know about how long it takes to get transfers approved?
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I'd keep checking back on the status every few days. if I remember correctly, mine took about 10 or so business days to get approved. It was not a real long process.
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That's not bad at all. Like pretty much everything else that involves the VA, I was expecting it to take months. Thx, SSG!
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I have transferred to my wife and my children. IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE, the transfer is instant. However, there are rules for being able to do so. (below)
Also its CRITICAL for eligible SMs to transfer at least 1 month to all children their spouse prior to their ETS/Retirement date. If they do so, the months may be adjusted after their separation.
**newborns are the exception to this rule**
Has at least six years of service in the armed forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval and agrees to serve four additional years in the armed forces from the date of election.
Has at least 10 years of service in the armed forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval, is precluded by either standard policy (by Service Branch or DoD) or statute from committing to four additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.
Also its CRITICAL for eligible SMs to transfer at least 1 month to all children their spouse prior to their ETS/Retirement date. If they do so, the months may be adjusted after their separation.
**newborns are the exception to this rule**
Has at least six years of service in the armed forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval and agrees to serve four additional years in the armed forces from the date of election.
Has at least 10 years of service in the armed forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval, is precluded by either standard policy (by Service Branch or DoD) or statute from committing to four additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.
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