All of that is conditional of course; you are correct in suggesting that those benefits end at those times typically. Some situations change that; one of my ch

All of that is conditional of course; you are correct in suggesting that those benefits end at those times typically. Some situations change that; one of my children is special needs and may never be independent so would stay in my healthcare for life. The transfer of GI Bill is relatively recent but if your father was even 0% disabled (I don’t think there’s a vet that isn’t) California would have waived your tuition to any state school after you became a resident. There are other situations that result in free college.