Military & Navy College Tuition Assistance (TA)
If you are currently serving in the military today, you are a great American. We as civilians greatly appreciate the service you are doing to our country. Keep in mind, that while serving in the military, there are great benefits to be had. Sir Bacon once said "Knowledge is power". As a acting military serviceman you are eligible for college tuition to be paid in full. Ask any average civilian the most stressful thing about college and they will probably tell you it's the tuition. College is expensive!
According to Military.com TA or Military Armed Forces Tuition is a service the government grants in order to help members of the Army, Navy, Air Force get the funds necessary to pay the entire tuition to certain colleges. You must take these classes during off-duty hours.
It depends on what branch of military you are currently serving, but if you qualify the government will directly pay the college %100 tuition in your name. Keep in mind that the military will pay you to attend college. The money that pays your tuition shouldn't be looked at as a loan but more as service you are doing to your country.
We have listed certain branches of the military and what the will cover. This information covers the amount they will pay, any other fees, the eligibility of each applicant and the form needed. All the these online applications can be found on the Military website here.
Air Force
- The Air Force will cover tuition, lab and computer fees. Elgibility for active duty members and reserves.
Army
- Tuition, lab, special and computer fees. These are for members of the military in active duty or army reserves. Also, those serving in ARNG, who are in active duty.
Navy
- %100 tuition, lab fees, enrollment fees. This is for active Navy members and those in the Naval Reserves
Marines
- All the tuition will be covered, lab, computer, all other fees. This is for active duty marines only.
Cost Guard
- Complete tuition is covered. Lab fees only. This benefit will be for active duty, selective and even civilian employees of the Coast Guard.
If you are a teenager who is thinking about military as a career choice, you may want to consider joining and ROTC program near you. The ROTC program has helped countless teenagers prepare for not only boot camp, but for years of military duty. You can find our more information about ROTC by following our link here.