I currently have about six months left on my post 9-11 GI bill. Am I able to take part in the Forever GI bill?

2019-10-18T16:53:44-04:00

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 18 at 2019 6:02 PM

2019-10-18T18:02:47-04:00

You mean extend your time or get a new award. Contact your School Vet Center.. but I would read US code (law) and VA regs (implementation of the law) first.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2019 8:39 PM

2019-10-18T20:39:16-04:00

Forever just means that it doesn't expire after 15 years anymore. It's not a separate bill

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 7:25 PM

2019-11-03T19:25:16-05:00

Elimination of 15-year Limitation to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program

The law removes the time limitation for the use of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for individuals whose last discharge or release from active duty is on or after January 1, 2013, children of deceased Service members who first become entitled to Post-9/11 GI Bill program benefits on or after January 1, 2013, and all Fry spouses.

All others remain subject to the current 15-year time limitation for using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.