Military Tuition Assistance

Select your branch

Our team has expertise on military education benefits for every branch. Funding limitations, eligibility requirements and deadlines all vary by branch. Select the tab with your branch to view deadlines and basic information for using TA.

It’s always a good idea to meet with a counselor at your base’s Education Center to discuss your goals and explore education options. When creating a TA request, you will be required to upload one or both of the following documents:

Evaluated Degree Plan

Cost Verification (your bill)

Remember to upload each approved TA Award Authorization online so that we can process your funding. We recommend bookmarking this page for easy access!

Upload Your Form

Air Force and Space Force

Airmen and Guardians use their Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) to request Tuition Assistance. You are permitted to request TA between 45 and 7 days prior to the first day of course instruction. You are also required to attend a TA-101 brief at your Education Center and get one-on-one counseling before being able to request TA.

Students in the Air National Guard who are not on active orders are not eligible for federal Tuition Assistance. Speak with your base education or benefits counselor about State TA (SEAP) as soon as possible.

Benefits Overview

TA Request Calendar Dates

These dates are estimated based on AFVEC’s requirements. If you have a class that begins in the second seven-week session of a semester, you may need to create two separate TA requests to stay within these windows.

Army

We are currently navigating the transition to a new Army TA system. For updates, information on how to access your TA, and more, visit our ArmyIgnitED info page. You are permitted to request TA between 60 and 7 days prior to the first day of course instruction.

ArmyIgnitED Information

TA Request Calendar Dates

These dates are estimated based on the Army and Marine Corps’ requirements. If you have a class that begins in the second seven-week session of a semester, you may need to create two separate TA requests to stay within these windows.

Navy

Most stations require a TA-101 briefing before you can create a TA request in your MyNavy Education account. You can create TA funding requests between 120 and 14 days prior to the start of classes.

Funding limitations have recently been reduced to 12 credits per fiscal year. The Navy also has specific requirements on who is eligible for TA, so please speak with an education counselor at your station.

How to create a Navy TA request (PDF)

Navy Benefits

TA Request Calendar Dates

These dates are estimated based on MyNavy Education’s requirements.

Marine Corps

To ensure that you have met eligibility requirements for TA usage, please speak with an education counselor at your station.

• Prior to TA approval, first-time applicants must complete the Marine Corps Institute Personal Financial Management Course (Course IDMCIZ3420GZ).
• TA shall be authorized for first-time TA applicants for only one course unless documentation is provided that the Marine has at least an associate’s degree or at least 60 academic credits and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Marines may not be actively participating in more than two TA-funded classes simultaneously.
• You are permitted to request TA between 60 and 7 days prior to the first day of course instruction.

Marine Corps TA

TA Request Calendar Dates

These dates are estimated based on the Army and Marine Corps’ requirements. If you have a class that begins in the second seven-week session of a semester, you may need to create two separate TA requests to stay within these windows.

Coast Guard

You are permitted to request TA between 90 and 14 days prior to the first day of course instruction.

Overview of Coast Guard TA

TA Request Calendar Dates