My husband who was in the Marines didn't use up his GI Bill for college and was wondering if we can pass it on our daughter for her college fees?
2007-09-14 09:17:11 · 16 answers · asked by vw 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, however, your son/daughter could be eligible for special grants/scholarships/loans because of your husband's military service. You should check with your child's guidance counselor or the financial aid office of the school your child will be attending.
2007-09-14 09:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by Eric D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The GI Bill was never meant to cover the entire cost of a college education. I did use mine for the entire 36 months and it helped immensely with my finances. It does offset some of your monthly income you might lose by going to school instead of working full time. Some people do both, I work part time which I still do in that I am presently enrolled at a State University working on m Masters Degree. I earned my Associates and Bachelors and went one more semester before my benefits expired. If you are in the military now or planning on leaving eithere with retirement or simply ending an enlistment, I URGE you to use your Educational Benefits and go to college. You will not regret it. I returned to school 28 years after I graduated from high school and am still going on over 6 years now. For more info and to find out your rates with or without dependents, use this website or call the VA. www.va.gov Follow the links for education. It takes a few weeks to get your first check, but it is worth it. They provide contact points if you have questions you need answered and they answer them usually in a couple of days. If they are not receiving benefits, they have not applied. Simple as that. No the tuition assistance is not affected by the GI Bill and it is also NON-Taxable. It is as the Navy calls it: an allowance, it is not a Pay that they tax you on. You have to report it, however it is not used specifically for the education, it is to help your finances while you attend for items such as food, shelter if need be, family support etc. Mainly as I said if you work less than full time, it helps supplement your pay check. I can't say serving helped me get a higher education other than by having the GI Bill to go to school, so in a way Yes it helped. If you are eligible use it. You have 10 YEARS from the date of your separation to use the benefits and you need to take advantage of it.
2016-05-19 21:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just the person who served gets to use the GI Bill.
2007-09-14 09:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I was in financial trouble while in college and my father volunteered to sign over his GI Bill for me to use, but the military wouldn't allow it, regardless of the fact that my father EARNED that money but never used it.
2007-09-14 09:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure but there was talk about this to find out try this web address for Marin Corps" Http://www.manpower.usmc.mil select "veteran Marine" ,then select"Semper Fidelis" Good Luck.
2007-09-14 09:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by george 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the bill is only for the military member. We had looked into using it for my education and told it couldn't be done.
2007-09-14 09:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Never heard of anyone doing that. Might want to check with VA.
2007-09-14 09:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can only if the servicemember was killed on duty. However, congress has been looking into modifying the restrictions.
2007-09-14 09:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by colley411 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't work that way. However, if your husband is permanently disabled, she may be eligible for benefits.
2007-09-14 09:32:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. just the person who served.
2007-09-14 09:20:44 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋