From the Inside - Tuition Assistance Program Overview

Tuition Assistance Program Overview

Tuition Assistance Program

The Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Program is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the Tuition Expenses of its members.

Each Service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.
Additionally active duty members may elect to use the MGIB "top-up" in addition to their service provided TA to cover high cost courses.
TA is not a loan; it should be seen as money you have earned just like your base pay!

Service	Amount Covered	Covered Fees	Who is Eligible	Form
Air Force	* 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 @ S.H. $3500 @ FY	Tuition Lab Fees Enrollment fees Special Fees Computer Fees	Active duty Reserves* *Under-GradGraduate Level	AF1227 (Download the IMT Reader here)
Army	* 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed: $250 @ Semester Credit Hour $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour $4500 @ Fiscal Year	Tuition Lab Fees Enrollment fees Special Fees Computer Fees	Active Duty ARNG on Active Duty Army Reserves in AD status	DA Form 2171E
Navy	* 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed: $250 @ Semester Credit Hour $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour 12 Semester Hours @ Fiscal Year	Tuition Lab Fees Enrollment fees Special Fees Computer Fees	Active Duty Naval Reserves in AD status	NAVMC 10883
Marines	* 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed: $250 @ Semester Credit Hour $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour $4500 @ Fiscal Year	Tuition Lab Fees Enrollment fees Special Fees Computer Fees	Active Duty only	NAVMC 10883
Coast Guard	* 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed: $250 @ Semester Credit Hour $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour $4500 @ Fiscal Year	Tuition Lab Fees Enrollment fees Special Fees Computer Fees	Active Duty Selective Reserve Civilian Employees	CG-4147

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Page added: 12 January 2004

Tuition Assistance Program Overview

Service

Amount Covered

Covered Fees

Who is Eligible

Form