The Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Program helps enlisted personnel pay for up to 100% of the cost of classes they take in their off-duty hours. Classes may be taken at high schools, community or junior colleges, vocational schools, and 4-year universities.
Compare benefits for each branch of service:
Air Force
Amount covered:
100% tuition and fees, not to exceed:
- $250 per Semester Credit Hour
- $166 per Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 per Fiscal Year
What's covered:
- Tuition
- Lab fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special fees
- Computer fees
Who is Eligible:
Army, Navy and Marines
Amount covered:
100% tuition and fees, not to exceed:
- $250 per Semester Credit Hour
- $166 per Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 per Fiscal Year (or 12 semester hours for those in the Navy)
What's covered:
- Tuition
- Lab fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special fees
- Computer fees
Who is Eligible:
- Active Duty
- Reserves on Active Duty
Coast Guard
Amount covered:
100% tuition and fees, not to exceed:
- $250 per Semester Credit Hour
- $166 per Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 per Fiscal Year
What's covered:
Who is Eligible:
- Active Duty
- Selective Reserve
- Civilian Employees