Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
Tuition assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible
members of the Armed Forces. Congress has given each service the ability to pay eligible active-duty personnel
100 percent of tuition with a set cap.
$ 250 per semester hour
$4,500 per fiscal year
Also, active duty members may use the MGIB “top-up” in addition to their service provided tuition assistance.
TA is not a loan. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process and restrictions. It is usual that the funds are paid directly to the University by the individual services.
A student requesting Tuition Assistance must have an application for benefits signed by his/her Educational Services Specialist or Commanding Officer certifying his/her eligibility. A TA approved form is needed for each course to be completed.
Eligible Members of the Armed Forces Applying for Tuition Assistance
Refer to respective service links below to take advantage of your educational benefits.
Air Force Tuition Assistance
Apply to the Air Force Virtual Education Center located within the Air Force Portal, www.my.af.mil/faf/FAF/fafHome.jsp
Army Tuition Assistance
Apply for Army TA through GoArmyEd, www.goarmyed.com/login.aspx
Navy Tuition Assistance
Apply using form NETPDTC 1560/3. For additional information visit the Navy College Tuition Assistance web page, https://smart.navy.mil/smart/signIn.do
Marines Tuition Assistance
Apply using form NETPDTC 1560. For additional information visit the Marine Corps Community Service web page, www.usmc-mccs.org/education/mta.cfm.
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
Apply using Form CG-4147, www.uscg.mil/forms/cg/CG_4147.pdf
National Guard Tuition Assistance
Army National Guard Tuition Assistance
To apply, visit www.goarmyed.com/login.aspx
Air National Guard Tuition Assistance
To apply, visit www.goang.com/benefits.
Reserve Tuition Assistance
Army Reserves (USAR)
Contact the local Army Reserves Education Officer or visit www.goarmy.com/reserve/benefits
Air Force Reserve (USAFR)
Contact the Educational Service Officer or visit www.afreserve.com.
Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
Apply to the Coast Guard Institute www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi.
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