Tuition Assistance Overview
Eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard receive a benefit known as Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA). This benefit often covers up to 100 percent of tuition expenses for service members.
As each service has specific criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application processes and restrictions, the money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.
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Service |
Amount Covered |
Covered Fees |
Who is Eligible |
| Air Force |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit hour
- $4,500 @ Fiscal Year
- 75% Tuition and Fees Not to Exceed:
- $187.50 @ S.H.
- $3,500 @ FY
|
- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
|
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| Army |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit hour
- $4,500 @ Fiscal Year
|
- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
|
- Active Duty
- ARNG on Active Duty
- Army Reserves
|
| Navy |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit hour
- 16 Semester Hours @ Fiscal Year
|
- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
|
- Active Duty
- Naval Reserves in AD Status
|
| Marines |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit hour
- $4,500 @ Fiscal Year
|
- Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
|
|
| Coast Guard |
100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit hour
- $4,500 @ Fiscal Year
|
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- Active Duty
- Selective Reserve
- Civilian Employees
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