Chapter 33: Post 9/11 Transfer of Benefits

General Overview

The Post-9/11 GI Bill®, effective August 1, 2009, is the most comprehensive educational benefit package since the original GI Bill® was signed into law.

Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill® from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Basic Eligibility

  • Served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001.
  • Honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.
  • If you are interested in transferring your post 9/11 benefits, you can get more information at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents webpage.

Monthly Enrollment Verification

For students using their Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits and receiving MHA and/or kicker payments, monthly enrollment verification is required at the end of each month during their term to continue receiving payments. Please call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to update your information. This ensures you receive the latest email updates on monthly enrollment verification and are able to opt-in to enrollment verification by text message.

For more information on enrollment verification, including a video with step-by-step instructions and FAQs, explore the Enrollment Verification website.

To Apply for Benefits

  1. Apply for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

To Use Benefits at UC Davis

  1. Submit the following documentation through the OUR Veterans Portal:
    1. Intake form
    2. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
      1. Provided by the VA
    3. Academic Plan Form (APF) 
      1. Must submit for each term to apply
    4. Copy of DD-214 (Member 4 Copy)
  2. If you used VA benefits at a prior institution, you must also submit: 
    1. VA Form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)