Reserves and the GI Bill

[Perrotfish]

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Out of curiosity: If I join the active reserves after my time on active duty, will I be allowed to transfer my GI bill to a dependent after a certain amount of service? I'll only have 7 years in at the end of my initial obligation, and I don't really like the idea of that GI bill going to waste.

 

[Qurmish]

Yes.

Eligibility

Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted), who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and:

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 and agrees to serve an additional 4 years of service on or after August 1, 2012. 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.

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