See the dollar value of transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill to your spouse or children
The Post-9/11 GI Bill can be transferred to your spouse or children while you're still on active duty. The value is enormous — and it's the one military benefit that directly benefits your family's future. Enter your details to see the exact dollar value and how much you'd need to save in a 529 plan to match it.
Estimated GI Bill Transfer Value
Log into milConnect, navigate to Transfer of Education Benefits, add your dependents, and select how many months to allocate to each. You need 6+ years of service and must commit to 4 additional years. Your commanding officer does not need to approve it — it's processed through the DoD TEB portal.
No. You must request the transfer while still serving. This makes it a time-sensitive decision — if you're approaching your ETS and want your family to benefit, initiate the transfer before separation. If already transferred, beneficiaries can still use the months after you separate.
Yes — this is the optimal strategy if you have a VA disability rating of 10%+. Use VR&E for your own education (48 months, unlimited tuition), and transfer your full GI Bill to your spouse or children. This maximizes total family education value. Check your VR&E eligibility →