How do I convert my Montgomery GI Bill to Post 9 11?

If you desire to transfer your Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to Post 9-11 education benefits, you will need to go to the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) website and set up a login and password for access. The basic MGIB provides a flat monthly rate entitlement.

Can I use Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9 11?

Many veterans today have both the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). And while each GI Bill provides up to 36 months of benefits singularly, students can get up to 48 months combined if they know how to use the benefits. Then switch to the Post 9/11 GI Bill to use the additional 12 months of benefits.

Can I transfer my Montgomery GI Bill?

And unfortunately, unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill was not transferable to family members. Transferability of the Post-9/11 GI Bill is currently open only to service members who have served at least six years on or after August 1, 2009, and who agree to serve four more years.

Which is better post 9/11 or Mgib?

So, which is better? In most scenarios, the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers veteran students more financial assistance than the MGIB, especially when pursuing a standard, four-year degree at an accredited higher learning institution or passing your benefits to a dependent.

How do you transfer your GI Bill?

How to Transfer Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits. You can only apply to transfer benefits while you are on active duty, once you leave active duty it is too late. You should either apply online at the DMDC Website or follow your service’s instructions. After leaving the military you can make changes to the amount of GI Bill transferred to each dependent by contacting the VA.

What are the rules for transferring a GI Bill?

Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer Eligibility Rules: You can only transfer GI Bill benefits if you are eligible for the Post 9-11 GI Bill and you meet one of the following criteria: Have at least 6 years of service on date of GI Bill transfer request, and you agree to serve 4 more years.

How many credit hours needed for Post 911 GI Bill?

A: If you are talking about the Post 9/11 GI Bill housing allowance, you have to take at least 51% of the number of credits your school considers full-time. So if that full-time number is 12, then you would have to take at least 7 credits to qualify for the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA).

Can you transfer the Montgomery GI Bill?

A: The Montgomery GI Bill does not have a transfer-to-dependents option to it, so you couldn’t transfer that GI Bill if you wanted to. However, the Post 9/11 GI Bill does have a transfer option where you could have transferred benefits to your sons, however, now that you are retired, you can’t.