<p>Does anyone know if there are any options for retirees to transfer their GI bill to dependents? I hear that there are options like this but then everything I read says only active duty can transfer their benefits and it's soooo hard to reach anyone on the phone. Can anyone help in this area? Thanks so much!</p>
<p>sorry to a fellow retiree. As of now only active duty can transfer 9/11 GI bill to dependents. And not all active duty can do that. They must have served six years and promised to serve 4 more years to transfer 9/11 gi bill benefits. if you have more inquiries, you can ask me or refer to this website [Veterans</a> Education Benefits | Ask the Expert | GIBill.com](<a href=“http://www.gibill.com/info/ask-the-expert/]Veterans”>http://www.gibill.com/info/ask-the-expert/)</p>
<p>You can also check with your local base/post education office. They are very helpful.</p>
<p>I have a question regarding the Post 9/11 GI Bill. My father is active duty, but he is set to retire in 3.5 years. According to the website, a member who transfers the bill owes 4 years of service. Because he only can stay in for 3.5 years (he’s a Master Sgt. who has been in for 20.5 years and 24 is the max), will I not receive the bill, or will I still get it? To miss it because of the 4 year service when he can still serve 3.5 more years would be a shame…</p>
<p>You need to read the entire set of criteria:
[Welcome</a> to the GI Bill Web Site | The Home for All Educational Benefits Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs](<a href=“http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.html]Welcome”>http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.html)
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<p>Thank you for your reply. My dad looked into it, and it seems that I am indeed eligible for this magnificent program. </p>
<p>I have a few more questions regarding the bill. I have been looking into the University of Buffalo (out of state), and the tuition for out-of-state students is roughly $16,000 (fantastic price). According to the Post 9/11 GI Bill site, the highest amount to be paid for New York is $1001.00 per credit hour, which would be about $24,000 in-state. So, does that mean everything will be covered?</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>Jessie61195</p>
<p>As of last fall, they pay the amount of in-state tuition for that school. You will be responsible for the difference between in-state and out-of-state. However, if the school has the Yellow Ribbon program that can pick up the slack.</p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to the GI Bill Web Site | The Home for All Educational Benefits Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs](<a href=“http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/Post911_changes.html]Welcome”>http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/Post911_changes.html)</p>
<p>Effective August 1, 2011</p>
<pre><code>For Veterans and their transferees - simplifies the tuition and fee rates for those attending a public school and creates a cap of $17,500 for those enrolled in a private or foreign school
Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees;
Private and foreign school costs are capped at the national maximum annually;
The Yellow Ribbon Program still exists for out-of-state fees and costs above the cap.
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<p>I have another question about the GI Bill. </p>
<p>I am planning on applying to a private school, so I should receive a decent amount of aid in scholarships and grants along with the GI Bill. After completing a net price calculator, I was told I was receive approximately $28,000 in grants and scholarships along with the GI Bill (around $18,000–not included in $28,000 above), making a total of $46,000 in aid. </p>
<p>Now, my question concerns which aid is applied first. Are my grants and scholarships ($28,000) put towards the tuition first, meaning that only a portion of the GI Bill will be used (approximately $7,000), or is the GI Bill used for tuition first, and then I will receive the extra grants to help pay for housing, food, etc. I will receive the 100% Post 9/11 GI Bill, so I will receive a monthly stipend for housing, but housing at this university is costly.</p>
<p>At my intended school, there used to be a $2000 scholarship for housing, but they decided to include that money in the financial aid package; I don’t want to lose this money that could reduce my housing costs, so I’m hoping the GI Bill is used first.</p>
<p>Any information would be appreciated!</p>
<p>You need to check with your school. Some schools will say the GI Bill is offsetting some of your need (if the grants and scholarships are being applied for need and not merit). Check with the school to see how THEY will handle it.</p>
<p>The post-9/11 GI bill is the last payer. You really need to talk to your school. </p>
<p>I forgot to check the language for the GI Bill. That trumps normal routine.</p>