GI Bill transferability set to begin
July 31st, 2009
With the Post-9/11 GI Bill's option to transfer unused educational benefits to eligible family members taking effect Aug. 1, it's no surprise that more than 25,000 servicemembers have pre-applied, a Pentagon official here said July 31.
The wave of applicants has far exceeded the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments' expectations, said Bob Clark, the Pentagon's assistant director for accessions policy.
What's even more impressive is that the Defense Department's Web site for requesting the benefit has been live only since June 29, he added.
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The wave of applicants has far exceeded the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments' expectations, said Bob Clark, the Pentagon's assistant director for accessions policy.
What's even more impressive is that the Defense Department's Web site for requesting the benefit has been live only since June 29, he added.
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