Tuition Assistance (TA) Overview

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. 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. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.

Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application processes, and restrictions. Please review your military branch's respective website for current information. For more in-depth information about TA, please choose one of the links below:

Please be aware, Navy and Coast Guard personnel are not permitted to use TA to atend non-credit courses, such as those offered by Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University.

Service Branch	Amount Covered	Covered Fees	Who is Eligible	Form
Air Force	100% tuition and fees, not to exceed: $250 per semester credit hour $166 per quarter credit hour $4,500 per fiscal year 75% tuition and fees, not to exceed: $187.50 per semester hour $3,500 per fiscal year	Tuition Lab fees Enrollment fees Special fees Computer fees	Active duty Reserves	Online application process
Army	100% tuition and fees, not to exceed: $250 per semester credit hour $166 per quarter credit hour $4,500 per fiscal year	Tuition Lab fees Enrollment fees Special fees Computer fees	Active duty ARNG on active duty Army Reserves in active duty status	Online application process
Marines	100% tuition and fees, not to exceed: $250 per semester credit hour $166 per quarter credit hour 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) per fiscal year	Tuition Lab fees Enrollment fees Special fees Computer fees	Active duty Naval Reserves in active duty status	NETPDTC 1560

If you have any questions regarding the use of TA at Continuing Education, please contact Colleen Radbill at 770-423-6529 or cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Information on this page was found at www.military.com

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