Transfer of Entitlement
The Department of Defense determines whether or not service members can transfer benefits to family members.
Official Department of Defense Transferability Website
Steps to transfer benefits:
- Apply for transfer of benefits through Department of Defense portal
- Once approved, dependent applies to receive benefits through the VA
- Bring Certificate of Eligibility to the VA Certifying Official in Ceres 211
Please see the Department of Defense's Transferrability Fact Sheet for specifics on eligibility.
HAVE QUESTIONS about Military Education Benefits and Services?... Please contact:
211 Ceres Hall
Military and Veterans Services
NDSU Dept. 5210 / P.O. Box 6050 / Fargo, ND 58108-6050
701-231-7985 (local) / 800-608-NDSU (toll free) / 701-231-8959 (fax)
ndsu.veterans@ndsu.edu