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Armed Forces Tuition Assistance - General Information
The Armed Forces offers soldiers, sailors, marines, guardsman, and airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours.
Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) 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 viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay.
For specific information about your branch, please select click on panel tabs:
Air Force Tuition Assistance
| Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
Form |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 Semester/Credit Hour
- $166 Quarter/Credit Hour
- $4,500 per Fiscal Year
75% Tuition and Fees not to Exceed:
- $187.50 per S.H.
- $3,500 per Fiscal Year
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- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
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Online Application Process
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| Details, Air Force TA Program - Details, National Guard TA Program |
Army Tuition Assistance
| Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
Form |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 Semester/Credit Hour
- $166 Quarter/Credit Hour
- $4,500 per Fiscal Year
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- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
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- Active Duty
- ARNG on Active Duty
- Army Reserves in AD status
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Online Application Process or
Download Form |
| Details, Army TA program - Details, National Guard TA program |
Navy Tuition Assistance
| Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
Form |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 Semester/Credit Hour
- $166 Quarter/Credit Hour
- 12 Semester hours per Fiscal Year
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- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
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- Active Duty
- Naval Reserves in AD status
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Online Application Process, Or
Download Form |
| Details, Navy TA program |
Marines Tuition Assistance
| Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
Form |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 Semester/Credit Hour
- $166 Quarter/Credit Hour
- $4,500 per Fiscal Year
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- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
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Online Application Process |
| Details, Marine Corps TA Program |
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
| Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
Form |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 Semester/Credit Hour
- $166 Quarter/Credit Hour
- $4,500 per Fiscal Year
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- Active Duty Only
- Selective Reserve
- Civilian Employees
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Online Application Process |
| Details, Coast Guard TA Programs |
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