Tuition Assistance
Federal Military Tuition Assistance
The Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Tuition Assistance Program (TA) provides financial assistance to service members for education programs. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning as long as they are part of an approved academic degree program.
Eligible service members can receive TA at a rate of $250 per semester credit hour with an annual maximum amount of $4500 each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).
How to use TA at TAMUCT
- Obtain approval for education services officer, military counselor, or service prior to enrolling.
- Register for courses at TAMUCT:
- Army and Air Force – log into Warrior Web and go to the Military and Veteran Services, complete an Army and Air Force Military Tuition Assistance Enrollment request (https://tamuct.onecampus.com/task/all/va-armyignited-enrollment-req).
- Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard – Email a copy of your approved TA authorization form to va@tamuct.edu
- The Military and Veteran Service Center will process your TA authorization and apply tuition coverage to your student bill in the amount authorized on your TA authorization.
TA Deadlines
| Branch | Tuition Assistance Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Army | TA must requested and approved 7 days prior to the start of the term |
| Navy | TA must be approved 7 days prior to the start of the term |
| Air Force | TA authorizations are due 7 days prior to the start of the term |
| Marines | TA authorizations are due 1 day prior to the start of the term |
Paying Tuition
To pay remaining tuition balance contact the University Business Office at 254-519-5455. Having trouble paying? Learn more about our Military Advantage Program to reduce or eliminate out of pocket expenses and mandatory fees.
For more information regarding your respective Service/Branch visit:
State Tuition Assistance
For more information visit the Texas Military Department.
State Tuition Assistance is funded by the state of Texas for eligible members of the Texas Military Department pursuing their education. This benefit is available for fall and spring semesters only. The following Texas Components are eligible:
- Texas Army National Guard
- Texas Air National Guard
- Texas State Guard
Students who utilize the State TA Program are responsible to pay the school for all charges at the beginning of the semester. The State TA Program will reimburse the service member, after the semester, for approved expenses IF all steps are followed. For more information about the Texas State TA Program visit the Texas Military Department.
Unearned Tuition Assistance Policy
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Texas A&M University – Central Texas will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending.
DOD Compliance
- Per DoDI 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs, paragraph 1.c.(1)(b), TAMU-CT “will not use unfair, deceptive, and abusive recruiting practices.”
Per DoD MOU, paragraph 3.j.(2), TAMU-CT is required to “Refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.”
Per DoD MOU, paragraph 3.j.(3), TAMU-CT will “Refrain from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.” The prohibition of this practice will be formally provided to staff members that regularly work with military students. Student may submit a complaint at www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-education/complaint
- Per DoD MOU, paragraph 4.d.(1), “If an eligible Service member decides to use Tuition Assistance (TA), [TAMU-CT] will enroll him or her only after the TA is approved by the individual's Service.
- Per DoD MOU, paragraph 3.b and 3.l, institutions are required to “Be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by ED… [and] obtain the approval of their accrediting agency for any new course or program offering, provided such approval is required under the substantive change requirements of the accrediting agency… before the enrollment of a Service member into the new course or program offering.” A list of educational programs that prepare a student for an occupational license will be disseminated and housed at https://www.tamuct.edu. The requirements to achieve these credentials are discussed during advising sessions as a standard practice before students register for classes and confirmed by the students with the completion of a Degree Acknowledgement Form.
