Can a divorced spouse use GI Bill?

Under 38 U.S.C. § 3020(f)(3), Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may not be treated as marital property and are not subject to division in a divorce action. First, the transfer must occur prior to the entry of a final divorce decree. A transfer may only be made to a “spouse,” not a “former spouse.”

Can my ex wife still use my GI Bill?

The benefits from the GI Bill can be transferred to family members, too, such as a spouse or child. And yes, divorce can affect this benefit.

Can I use my ex husband’s GI Bill?

Can Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Be Transferred to Family Members? Yes. An eligible member may transfer some or all educational benefits to a spouse or children.

Is a divorced spouse entitled to VA disability benefits?

No. Federal law – specifically, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, found at 10 U.S.C. §1408 – exempts VA disability payments from division upon divorce. It is not an asset which can be divided at divorce as marital or community property.

What are the benefits of the GI Bill?

The Military GI Bill is a program to benefit veterans of the U.S. military service. Its benefits now include one-year of unemployment compensation, financial assistance for vocational or higher education for returning war veterans or their dependents and financial assistance for starting a business and/or buying a home.

Can your spouse use your GI Bill?

A spouse can use benefits just as a member can, though the monthly stipend for living expenses is not paid if the member is still serving active duty. A spouse may use GI Bill benefits immediately, but must use the benefits within 15 years of the member leaving military service.

What are the benefits of the GI Bill of Rights?

The GI Bill created a comprehensive package of benefits, including financial assistance for higher education, for veterans of U.S. military service. The benefits of the GI Bill are intended to help veterans readjust to civilian life following service to their country and to encourage bright, motivated men and women to volunteer for military duty.

How much will the GI Bill cover?

Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits cover the full cost of in-state tuition at public colleges, but only up to $22,805.34 per year at a private college. What to do: Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to see how far your benefits will go at different schools before picking one.