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Actually, the ability to transfer GI benefits is limited, and I don't think it is available to anyone who has already separated from the military. The transfer has to be arranged before separation.

 

If you google something like "scholarships for veterans' children" you will see some possibilities.

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The Post-9/11 GI bill can be transferred to a dependent child, BUT, there are a bunch of restrictions:

 

 

  • Has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval and agrees to serve 4 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 (Service or DoD) or statute from committing to 4 additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.
  • Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2012, and agrees to serve an additional period of service in subparagraphs (a) through (d). A Service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed pursuant to section 12732 of title 10 U.S.C. This will no longer be in effect on August 1, 2013, and on or after that date all members must comply with paragraphs 1 and 2.
    • For individuals eligible for retirement on August 1, 2009, no additional service is required.
    • For individuals eligible for retirement after August 1, 2009, and before August 1, 2010, 1 year of additional service is required.
    • For individuals eligible for retirement on or after August 1, 2010, and before August 1, 2011, 2 years of additional service is required.
    • For individuals eligible for retirement on or after August 1, 2011, and before August 1, 2012, 3 years of additional service is required.
       

    [*]Such transfer must be requested and approved while the member is in the Armed Forces.

     

 

 

http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.html

 

So basically, the answer is "no".

 

Kris

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If the vet is *disabled*, yes you may have benefits. You file the paperwork with the school, they push it through, and they get back to you with the amount of benefit. I had it because of my father. It paid tuition, but not books or room and board. He may have joined organizations that offer scholarships as well.

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