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Armed Forces Reserves Tuition Assistance
Most branches of the Armed Forces offer their Reserve personnel several programs to support their education goals, including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours. Not a reservist? See information about Active Duty military Tuition Assistance.
Please read below and then check out our FAQ for more information! If you still have questions about how to get started, talk to your base education officer for more details.
Click any of these links to read information about the Tuition Assistance program of a specific branch.
Air Force | Army | Navy | Marines | Coast Guard
To be eligible for Tuition Assistance, reservists must have 24 months remaining on their commitment, be actively participating in the unit program, and have a high school diploma.
TA Application Form
Simply print and fill out AF Form 1227, Authority for Tuition Assistance — Education Services Program (.PDF) and bring it to your Education Services Office, along with your degree plan.
Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:
Branch
Air Force
Maximum Assistance
Undergraduate Study
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
$250 @ Semester Credit Hour
$166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
$4500 @ Fiscal Year
Graduate Study
75% Tuition and Fees Not to Exceed:
$187.50 @ Semester Credit Hour
$125 @ Quarter Credit Hour
$3500 @ Fiscal Year
TA Covers...
Tuition
Lab Fees
Enrollment Fees
Special Fees
Computer Fees
Status
Reserves
Civilian Employees
Enroll
Official Web site of the Air Force Reserve
Air Force Reserve TA information from Military.com and AFreserve.com
You must complete your voluntary education on personal time. You are strongly encouraged to become familiar with and use all the education benefits and programs available to you.
Tuition Assistance for Army Reservists
Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:
Branch
Army
Maximum Assistance
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
$250 @ Semester Credit Hour
$166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
$4500 @ Fiscal Year
TA Covers...
Tuition
Lab Fees
Enrollment Fees
Special Fees
Computer Fees
Status
Active Duty
ARNG on Active Duty
Army Reserves in AD status
Enroll
Go to Army Reserve WEBS Web site
A couple of other helpful links...
Official Army Reserve Web site
Army Reserve TA information provided by EArmyU.com and Military.com.
There are currently no Tuition Assistance programs for the Navy Reserve. However, if you are activated under Title 10 then you qualify for Active Duty Navy Tuition Assistance.
According to the official Navy Reserve benefits page for enlisted members, selected enlisted Naval reservists on Active Duty for 120 continuous days can be reimbursed up to 100 percent of tuition costs.
According to the Navy Reserve benefits page for officers, selected officers of the Navy Reserve on Active Duty for two or more years can be reimbursed up to 100 percent of tuition costs.
There are currently no Tuition Assistance programs for the Marine Corps Reserve. However, if you are activated under Title 10 then you qualify for Active Duty Marine Corps Tuition Assistance. Click for more information.
You can take traditional, in-classroom courses or online classes, but they must be taken through a properly accredited institution, which means it's nationally or regionally accredited and it awards college credit or accredited clock or contact hours.
All users of the TA program are reminded that prompt submission of a properly completed application is required prior to class registration. Applicants should keep in mind that it takes time to authorize TA and to leave ample time before classes are set to begin.
Some important notes...
About service obligations...
For Coast Guard TA eligibility information, visit this site.
Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:
Branch
Coast Guard
Maximum Assistance
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
$250 @ Semester Credit Hour
$166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
$4500 @ Fiscal Year
TA Covers...
Tuition
Lab Fees
Status
Active Duty
Selective Reserve
Civilian Employees
Enroll
Go to Coast Guard Reserve Web site, and scroll to "TA Forms"
Official Coast Guard Reserve Web site
Coast Guard Reserve information provided by the Coast Guard Reserve Web site.
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