Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Overview

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Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, 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 GI Bill "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.

Check out our detailed pages explaining the program regulations for each service:

Recap of program:

Service Amount Covered Who is Eligible
Air Force 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Active duty
  • Reserve
Army 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • 16 semester hours per year
  • $4,000 per fiscal year
  • Active duty
  • Army National Guard on active duty
  • Army Reserve
Navy 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Active duty
  • Navy Reserve in active-duty status
Marine Corps 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Active duty only
Coast Guard 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Active duty
  • Reserve in active-duty status
Space Force
  • $250 per semester hour
  • $166 per quarter hour
  • $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Active duty

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