Federal Aid
DOD Tuition Assistance
Military Tuition Assistance 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.
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.
TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay.
Please contact you local Educational Services Officer (ESO) for eligibility and approval prior to registering for courses.
- Army IgnitED - https://www.armyignited.com/
- Air Force - https://www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Military-Tuition-Assistance-Program/
- Navy and Marines - https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/sailors/tuition-assistance
- Coast Guardsmen - https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/ETQC/VOLUNTARY-EDUCATION/Tuition-Assistance/
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| Air Force | 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
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| Army | 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
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| Navy | 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed::
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| Marines | 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
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| Coast Guard | 100% tuition & fees, not to exceed:
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State Aid
New York State Army National Guard, Air Guard, and Naval Militia
The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs offers tuition assistance to members of the NYS Army National Guard, Air Guard, and Naval Militia through the NY State Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP). Eligible Guardsmen receive tuition for SUNY/CUNY schools per semester. Speak with your chain of command to see if you qualify.
