Chapter 33 (Post-9/11) GI Bill Transferability Policy COMDT (CG-1221) Office of Military Personnel
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Responsibilities
CG-1221 – Office of Military Personnel –
Policy Promulgation
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Answer unresolved policy questions from PSC
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Coordinate w/ OSD & VA
Personnel Services Center (PSC) –
Review/Approve/Reject Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) applications
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Obligate additional required service
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Resolve TEB application questions
Education Services Officer (ESO) – –
“Traffic Cop” Provide general guidance on policy and process for Veteran’s Benefits and Transfer of Education Benefits.
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Responsibilities
Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) –
Basic Eligibility of Education benefits •
Servicing Personnel Office (SPO) –
REAP, VEAP, MGIB, etc…
Accuracy of member’s military history, status, etc…
IT Shops –
CAC Card Issues
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Two-Pronged Process
1: Basic Eligibility – VA process – May require guidance from ESO – Ensure accuracy of military history
2: Transfer of Education Benefits – Once member knows they are eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits – Eligible for Transferability; Eligible Dependents – TEB Portal (DMDC Site) – CG, PSC process
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Basic Eligibility
What are members eligible for? Based on VA guidelines and policy. – – – –
MGIB VEAP REAP Etc…
Many questions regarding eligibility for old programs relative to Post-9/11 GI Bill. – Members should contact VA; ensure accuracy of military history with SPO.
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Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) 2)
Who is Eligible? Any member of Armed Forces on or after 1 Aug 2009, and; •
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eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill, and; has at least 6 years of service in Armed Forces, and; •
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Enlisted or Officer; AD or SELRES
AD or SELRES
agrees to serve additional 4 years. •
or required obligated service as described below
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Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) The effective date of any transfer will be no earlier than 1 August 2009, regardless of application date. All applications will be submitted through the Transferability of Educational Benefits (TEB) website, located at https:// www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/ . (Capitalize TEB) Service members will be able to securely access this site with a Common Access Card, a DoD Self Service User ID, or a DFAS PIN. Currently this application may be accessed only with Internet Explorer.
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Obligated Service Retirement eligible 1 August 2009 - 1 August 2013. “Retirement Eligible”: 20 years of active duty; 20 qualifying years of reserve service.
Retirement Eligibility Date Additional Service On or before, 1 Aug 2009 0 2 Aug 2009 - 30 July 2010 1 1 Aug 2010 - 30 July 2011 2 1 Aug 2011 - 30 July 2012 3 w/ Approved Retirement Date Additional Service 2 Aug 2009 - 30 July 2010 0
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Eligible Dependents A family member must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible for benefits, at the time of transfer to receive transferred educational benefits. Children are no longer DEERS eligible once they turn 23 years old. In DEERS after 21, only if enrolled in school fulltime with a letter from the school’s registrar. Homeland Security
Dependents Usage
Spouse – –
May start to use the benefit immediately. May use the benefit while the member remains in the Armed Forces or after separation from active duty. – Not eligible for the monthly stipend or books and supplies stipend while the member is serving on active duty. – Benefit expires 15 years after the service member’s separation from active duty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t complete obligate service due to medical or failure to promote? – Benefits used, as of date of inability to complete obligated service, are subject to collection by DVA. Does obligated service run concurrent with any previous obligated service (Grad School, Flight School, etc…)? – Yes I completed TEB application, now what? –
Wait for PSC to approve application. Status of application will change from “Submitted” to “Approved”, then file VA Form 22-1990E.
No access to CAC workstation, terminal leave.
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Members must access a CAC workstation to submit application.
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Helpful Websites •
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ESO Blog • http://esoinfo.blogspot.com/ DoD Site • http://www.defenselink.mil/home/features/2009/0409_gibill/ Department of Veterans Affairs • http://www.gibill.va.gov/
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Questions?
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