Complete the U.S. Department of Defense's Transferability Application. Service members must fill out this application on a military members-only website. You can access the Transferability Application at the Department of Defense's homepage, Defense.gov. Enter "Transferability Application" in the search box.
Wait for the Department of Defense to notify you of either your approval or denial of transferability. The department will determine both eligibility and transferability of benefits, and how much financial aid will be awarded. Depending upon your situation, the department may limit your benefits.
Complete VA Form 22-1990e. The Post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiary must complete this form, which is an application to use the benefits. Multiple beneficiaries may use portions of the benefits, up to the total benefits given to their service member. Each beneficiary must fill out a separate VA Form 22-1990e.
Wait for a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs determining the beneficiary's eligibility to receive benefits. Age requirements will apply, along with other restrictions. The VA's notification will include whether the beneficiary is eligible to receive benefits, and how much financial aid will be awarded to that particular beneficiary.
Contact the beneficiary's higher education institution's department of financial aid to ensure the department has all the proper information and paperwork. This will vary by institution.