Tuition Assistance Information for Active Duty Personnel

Air Force Active Duty Tuition Assistance

The Air Force will pay 100 percent of tuition costs to receive a degree provided you have not received 100 percent Tuition Assistance previously to achieve the same level of degree.

You must apply for Tuition Assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center, Air Force Portal.

Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:

• Branch

  Air Force

• Maximum Assistance

  100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:

  $250 @ Semester Credit Hour

  $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour

  $4500 @ Fiscal Year

  75% Tuition and Fees Not to Exceed:

  $187.50 @ Semester Credit Hour

  $3500 @ Fiscal Year

• TA Covers...

  Tuition

  Lab Fees

  Enrollment Fees

  Special Fees

  Computer Fees

• Status

  Active Duty, Reserves

• Enroll

  Air Force Portal

Official Air Force Tuition Assistance page

Additional Air Force TA information from Military.com.

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Army Active Duty Tuition Assistance

The program is open to nearly all soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) on Active Duty, and Army National Guard and Army Reserve on Active Duty.

There are some restrictions to who may use Army Tuition Assistance and what courses it can be used for. Download AR 621-5 (Army Continuing Education System Regulations) to get further details.

As of 2006, you must register on the GoArmyEd Web site in order to obtain TA for classes. Register for a login/password as soon as possible, even if you?re not planning on taking classes yet.

A couple of TA Army-specific questions...

Can soldiers at remote and deployed sites continue their college education?

Yes. There are Education Centers in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Qatar, the Sinai and Kuwait. Soldiers deployed to those areas should contact the Education Center in their area for assistance. Or click here to find other Education Center contact information.

Where can more information regarding Army Tuition Assistance be found?

Direct questions regarding Tuition Assistance to a local Army Education Center. A list of contacts for the U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard may be found at GoArmyEd®.

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

  GoArmyEd Web site

Official Army Tuition Assistance page

Additional Army TA information from Military.com.

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Navy Active Duty Tuition Assistance

Navy TA pays for both classroom and independent study/distance learning courses, regardless of course length. Courses must be offered in Semester Hours, Quarter Hours, Clock Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The credit earned must show on the institution's transcript.

Navy TA pays tuition and fees upfront charged by educational institutions for course enrollments. Navy TA pays 100 percent of tuition costs for courses taken to complete a high school diploma or GED. For other education levels like bachelor?s degrees and master?s degrees, there are limits that you can learn about below.

Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:

• Branch

  Navy

• Maximum Assistance

  100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:

  $250 @ Semester Credit Hour

  $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour

  12 Semester Hours @ Fiscal Year

• TA Covers...

  Tuition

  Lab Fees

  Enrollment Fees

  Special Fees

  Computer Fees

• Status

  Active Duty

  Naval Reserves in AD status

• Enroll

  Navy Tuition Assistance

Official Navy Tuition Assistance page

Additional Navy TA information from Military.com.

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Marines Active Duty Tuition Assistance

If you're planning to use Marines Tuition Assistance for the first time, you must complete a TA Orientation Class, which you can access here. Further, officers using TA agree to remain on Active Duty for two (2) years following the completion of the TA funded course.

Tuition for all authorized courses will be funded at time of registration regardless of the length of the course. Service members are responsible for the portion of tuition and other costs not funded by TA. The installation education services officer has the right to limit your course load.

Tuition for study leading to a valid high school credential or diploma will be fully funded (100 percent) up to a maximum of $4,500 per individual per fiscal year.

Your Tuition Assistance Benefits Overview:

• Branch

  Marines

• 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 only

• Enroll

  US Marine Corps Tuition Assistance

Official Marines Tuition Assistance page

Additional Marines TA information from Military.com.

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Coast Guard Active Duty Tuition Assistance

To apply for Coast Guard TA, download the application form and bring it to your ESO, who will verify your information and submit the form to CG Institute. If two weeks have passed since your ESO submitted your information to CG Institute, you should contact your unit ESO.

Note: You can?t use Coast Guard TA for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Development Units (PDUs), or for "licenses", "certifications", or "preparatory courses."

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 only

  Selective Reserve

  Civilian Employees

• Enroll

  Go to Coast Guard TA page, then scroll to "TA Forms"

Official Coast Guard Tuition Assistance page

Additional Coast Guard TA information from Military.com.

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