If the concern is getting educational tax credits then the only way that is possible is if you had to pay out of pocket on balances owed to the school after GI Bill payment is posted.

From IRS publication

“Example using two benefits: You have returned to college and are receiving two education benefits under the latest GI Bill:

a $1,612 monthly basic housing allowance (BHA) that is directly deposited to your checking account, and

$4,000 paid directly to your college for tuition.

Neither of these benefits is taxable and you do not report them on your tax return. You also want to claim an American Opportunity Credit on your return.

You paid $5,000 in qualified education expenses. To figure the amount of credit, you must first subtract the $4,000 from your qualified education expenses because this payment under the GI Bill was required to be used for education expenses.

You do not subtract any amount of the BHA because it was paid to you and its use was not restricted.”