Hawai‘i Army National Guard

Overview: Soldiers can transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or dependent children if they meet certain criteria, including completing 6 years of service and committing to 4 more years. Dependents can use the benefits for tuition, housing, books, supplies, and exam fees. Special provisions apply for Purple Heart recipients and those separating due to medical or hardship reasons.

Eligibility: You may be able to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or dependent if you:

• Have completed at least 6 years of service by the approval date.
• Agree to serve 4 additional years.
• Ensure the dependent is enrolled in DEERS.

Service Requirement Non-Completion: Dependents may still be eligible if separation is due to medical conditions, injury, hardship, or force reduction. If you die before completing the service requirement, dependents may still use the benefits. If separated for other reasons, dependents’ benefits are revoked, and you may owe for benefits already used.

For Spouses:

• Immediate use of educational benefits
• Not eligible for housing stipend while the service member is on active duty

For Dependent Children:

• Eligible after the service member completes 10 years of service
• Entitled to housing stipend even if the service member is on active duty
• Benefits must be transferred before the dependent reaches age 23, usable until age 26

What Benefits Include:

• Tuition
• Housing Allowance
• Books and supplies
• National standardized tests fees
• Licensing and certification fees

Managing Transferred Benefits:

• Use the MilConnect website to change, cancel, or reallocate unused benefits.

For more information, visit Transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at VA.gov

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For questions regarding your incentive, please contact your
Readiness NCO.