Service Obligation Exemptions for Post 9-11 GI Bill Transfer expire 1 Aug 2013
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Members meeting the eligibility requirements to qualify for the Post 9-11 GI Bill are also able to transfer their benefits to eligible dependents. The requirements to transfer benefits are:
- Be eligible for the Post 9-11 GI Bill
- Be a participating member of the Armed Forces (Active Duty or Reserve)
- Have completed 6 years of satisfactory service
- Commit to an additional 4 years of service.
- Sign a Statement of Understanding
There are current exemptions to the 4-year service obligation based on a member's retirement eligibility date.
Retirement Eligibility Date: Service Obligation
Before 1 Aug 09 None
After 1 Aug 09/Before 1 Aug 10 1 Year
After 1 Aug 10/Before 1 Aug 11 2 Year
After 1 Aug 11/Before 1 Aug 12 3 Year
These exemptions will expire 1 Aug 2013, therefore it is highly recommended that members within the above retirement eligibility dates who are contemplating transferring their benefits do so before 1 Aug 2013.
All members requesting transfer of Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits after 1 Aug 2013 will incur a 4-year service obligation.
If you have any questions please contact 315th Force Development & Education at 963-2073, 2071 or 2076.