Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The Department of Defense (DoD) has given each service the ability to pay up to $250 per credit hour of the actual cost of tuition (no fees ) during the fiscal year (1 October to 30 September) . TA is authorized for a one-degree program. Service members cannot use TA for a 2nd equivalent or lower degree, i.e., no 2nd bachelor’s or master’s degree. TA is paid directly to the school any time a fter the Last Day to Cancel Registration without “W” (100% refund). Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, the application process, and restrictions, please select your branch of service to begin your TA application process.
PLEASE SELECT YOUR BRANCH OF SERVICE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS:
Effective July 7, 2014, the DoD implemented the following policy:
- Reimbursement criteria for non-successful course completion. For the purpose of reimbursement, successful course completion is defined as a “C” or higher for UG courses, a “B” or higher for GR courses, and a “Pass” for “Pass/Fail” grades.
- No fees, including supporting instructional fees will be paid using TA. Only the actual cost of tuition will be funded.
- TA must be requested PRIOR to the start date of the course.
- Air Force , Army, and Navy Students: TA requests must be submitted 7 DAYS before the term start date.
- Coast Guard and Marine Students: TA requests must be submitted 14 DAYS before the term start date.
- TA will not be authorized for any course for which a service member receives reimbursement from any other federal source when the payment would constitute a duplication of benefits paid to the school. Federal student aid loans, grants, and work-study programs will not be considered a duplication of benefit.
