Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The Department of Defense (DoD) has authorized each service to pay up to $250 per semester credit hour in tuition costs (excluding fees) during the fiscal year (1 October to 30 September). Each service has its own eligibility criteria, obligated service requirements, application process, and restrictions.
PLEASE SELECT YOUR BRANCH OF SERVICE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS:
Before enrolling, speak with your military service or Educational Services Officer (ESO) to ensure you make an informed decision.
Effective July 7, 2014, the DoD implemented the following policy:
- Reimbursement criteria for non-successful course completion. For 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 tuition cost will be funded.
- 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 must be requested BEFORE the start date of the course.
- Air/Space Force, Army, and Navy Students: TA requests must be submitted 7 DAYS before the term starts.
- Coast Guard and Marine Students: TA requests must be submitted 14 DAYS before the term starts.
- 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.
