 The Post-911 GI Bill is an exceptional benefit provided by the U.S. government to sailors for their military service. Individuals can choose to transfer their eligibility benefits or TEB to family members. Here are several things you need to remember about transferring your education benefits. You have to have served at least six years in the armed forces and agree to serve four additional years, active duty or selective reserve. Your four years of service obligation begins when your TEB status on Mill Connect states request approved. As soon as you are eligible and have a family member listed in Dears, you can transfer at least one benefit month to them. The TEB benefit is valued at approximately $80,000. Do not wait until you are ready to retire to transfer TEB benefits. If you would like more information about transferring your education benefits to your family members, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.