In some cases, the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can get educational assistance through a GI Bill program. Also, if you haven’t used all of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to your spouse or a dependent child.

Can my wife use my VA education benefits?

There is a special provision of the program that allows military members to share their remaining GI Bill (education) benefits with immediate family members. The key factor is whether or not the member has used any of their GI Bill in the past; only unused benefits can be transferred.

What benefits do Navy spouses get?

8 Awesome Military Marriage Benefits You Have as a Spouse

• Being able to stand next to your hero. Yes!
• Healthcare is Included.
• You Can Get Marriage Counseling and Family Support.
• Free education.
• Military Discounts All Year Round.
• Housing & BAH.
• World Travel.
• Joining a community.

  Can military spouses go to college for free?

  Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program: The NMCRS Education Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 per academic year to spouses of active-duty and retired service members for undergraduate programs at an accredited two- or four-year institution.

  Can your military spouse use your GI Bill?

  If you are approved to transfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill to your spouse, your spouse will be able to: Use the benefits immediately Use the benefits while their spouse remains in the Armed Forces or after separation from active duty Has no limit to use benefits (if servicemembers last discharge is after January 1, 2013.)

  Does the military pay for college for spouses and children?

  If you’re wondering if the military pays for college for spouses and children, the answer is no. Through the G.I. Bill and Tuition Assistance Programs, the military pays for college education of military members, but not dependents.

  How long can I transfer my GI Bill to my spouse?

  If you’re eligible for transfer at all, you’ll be able to give up to 36 months (or whatever is left unused) of your Forever GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependent children.

  When to transfer post 9 / 11 GI Bill benefits?

  Post 9/11 GI Bill – Service members who choose not to use their Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits or only use a portion of the benefits have the option of transferring them to a spouse or other dependent. Members with at least six years of military service before electing to transfer the benefits are eligible for this program.