Should I switch from the MGIB to the Post-9/11-while on active duty?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:55:50 -0400

When should I switch my MGIB to POST 9/11, can I do it after I get out from the active duty or it has to be done while in the active duty service? And how can I do it?? ( I AM IN THE ACTIVE DUTY NAVY).

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Jun 4 at 2018 9:01 AM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:01:24 -0400

You should be able to (and also get a re-fund for the $1200 you paid into the MGIB).
If you can't switch, no sweat, you can easily do it when you get out.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2018 9:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:18:37 -0400

My 2 cents is either do it while on Active Duty and or get all the names and phone numbers you need before you depart service.

Response by CSM John Ryan made Jun 4 at 2018 9:20 AM

CSM John Ryan — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:20:24 -0400

No you have to do it before. If you want to transfer to kids you have to do it before. I was told that will change but no sure if it did yet.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2018 1:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:34:07 -0400

https://iava.org/blogs/montgomery-gi-bill-and-the-post-911-gi-bill-when-to-switch-over/

Montgomery GI Bill And The Post-9/11 GI Bill: When To Switch Over » Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans...

I get a lot of questions from veterans who are eligible for both the Montgomery GI Bill (Active and Reserve portions) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill who want to know how to maximize their benefits. Nine times out of 10 the Post-9/11 GI Bill is a better option for those that are eligible for full eligibility under both programs. Veterans transferring into the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) will generally receive 36 months of educational assistance,...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2018 2:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:46:58 -0400

There is no switching. You simply choose which one you will use when you decide to draw benefits. This is one of the more common questions I get in my office.
There are other things to consider. You can use all of your MGIB and then request 12 more months of the 9/11. MGIB pays to you and may cover programs the 9/11 does not. Once you use all your 9/11 you may get your $1,200 refunded to you. Once you elect 9/11 you may not revert to MGIB. If you transfer your benefits to your dependents that will change it to 9/11.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 4 at 2018 3:59 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:59:48 -0400

You can do it when you get out. I didn't switch mine over until after I had been medically retired. Look into both programs though; depending on where you go to school, the MGIB may be better (i.e. my friend was from TX and he automatically got his school paid for in TX so th MGIB just gave him money in pocket whereas the P9/11 would have only given him the stipend). So your homework prior to switching over.