GI Bill Transferability Set to Begin [Jul 31, 2009]
With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, servicemembers are eligible for 36 months of educational benefits -- the equivalent of four nine-month academic years. To qualify for the transfer benefit, servicemembers must have six years of service on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after Aug. 1 and commit to an additional four years of service.

Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen, Commanders [Jul 28, 2009]
"Since the Transfer Education Benefits Web site began accepting applications in July, more than 4,000 Airmen have requested transfer of benefits to their family members," said Maj. Jamison Braun, AFPC's Deputy Chief of Transformation. 

New GI Bill Transfer Options Take Effect Aug. 1 [Jul 23, 2009]
Career servicemembers on active duty or in the selected reserve on Aug. 1 may be entitled to transfer all or a portion of their unused entitlement to one or more family members.

Troops Should Apply Soon for Education Benefits, VA Official Says [Jul 15, 2009]
Servicemembers must have qualifying active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, and must be serving in the armed forces either on active duty or in the selective reserves on Aug. 1,, 2009, Clark said. “That means that it doesn’t apply to members of the individual ready reserve, those who retired or separated.

1,100 schools sign new GI Bill 'Yellow Ribbon' pact [Jul 13, 2009]
The new GI Bill will normally fund tuition up to the level of the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The Yellow Ribbon program funds tuition expenses at private schools that exceed that rate. Institutions can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses, and VA will match this additional funding for eligible students.

Educational opportunities abound for deployed 1st Cavalry Soldiers [Jul 12, 2009]
A degree from an accredited college or university can be a key that opens the door to a promising future. A deployed Soldier, however, cannot always attend the college of their choice and must work around their busy schedule to earn a degree online.

Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility criteria released [Jul 1, 2009]
For service members who don’t have much active duty service after 9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill is still a viable option and possibly better suited for their needs. Individuals who wish to use the MGIB will have to request it when starting class

Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Available to Navy Members [Jun 30, 2009]
With college prices soaring, the new GI Bill supporting veterans education, signed into law June 2008, has the potential to make advanced education more affordable to Sailors and their families. Sailors should consider GI Bill eligibility when planning their Navy career and family education needs.

Web Site to Open Sign-Ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfers [Jun 23, 2009]
Once the servicemember registers for the transferability provision, the application automatically gets forwarded to the appropriate service for processing. Clark said he expects that process to take about a week, at least after the initial surge.

Governor extends education benefits to members of the MDNG [Jun 3, 2009]
House Bill 1465, a departmental bill, authorizes the Maryland Military Department to provide tuition assistance for Guard members taking graduate, professional, vocational-technical and trade school courses at any University System of Maryland campus, any community college established under Title 16 of the Education Article, Morgan State University or St. Mary's College.

Program Makes High-Cost Schooling Accessible to Troops, Vets [May 1, 2009]
Under the agreement, qualified servicemembers and veterans attending GW as undergraduates will receive free tuition, and those attending as graduate students will receive a significantly discounted rate.

VA Emphasizes Education Before Post-9/11 GI Bill Switch [Apr 30, 2009]
But before electing to shift to the new program from the Montgomery GI Bill or another VA-sponsored education program -- an irrevocable decision -- Wilson recommends that they get the facts to make sure it’s the best move for them.

Official Explains Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Rules [Apr 29, 2009]
“The transferability is going to be a tool that will allow us to retain members who have earned that great benefit and share it with their family members and continue to serve,” Clark said. “This gives them the opportunity to share those benefits that they have earned with those they love.”

Soldiers' newest GI Bill exceeds tuition assistance, also benefits dependents [Apr 16, 2009]
With this new bill, what started as an enlistment incentive has grown to become a retention tool in our all volunteer Army. The ability to provide for the family by transferring benefits to spouses and children becomes a powerful retention incentive. Benefits must be transferred before separating from the military.

VA Secretary Expects Big Impact From Post-9/11 GI Bill [Apr 3, 2009]
The new GI Bill will provide the most comprehensive educational benefits since the original bill, officially called the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, was signed into law.