Military Advantage

No. However, all calculations used to determine benefit amount are based as if the maximum amount of tuition assistance was authorized for a course(s).

Yes. However, veteran education benefits paid directly to the institution for tuition and fees are considered non-loan financial assistance under this program.

Students dropping or withdrawing from the institution are not eligible for benefits under the Military Advantage unless the drop or withdraw is related to an approved military drop.

No.

Calculations to determine benefit amount will be based on the maximum amount of tuition assistance that could have been authorized for the course(s). The difference between the maximum tuition assistance that could have been authorized and the actual tuition assistance authorized would be payable by student unless other financial resources were available to cover.

Students may receive Military Advantage benefits for repeated courses, provided the course is required for their degree plan. Standard calculations apply.

Benefits may not be applied to charges associated with penalties, fines, loan fees, or fees for personal services, such as proctoring, graduation, and equipment rentals.

The Military and Veteran Services Center accepts any document that demonstrates current military status. Verification will need to be completed each semester if TA is not being used.

For service members initially identified as non-resident students, follow the instructions provided by admission to determine if you are eligible for residency or a residency waiver. Contact admission@tamuct.edu for more information.

Visit fafsa.ed.gov and complete the electronic application using school code 042295. Contact finaid@tamuct.edu for assistance or more information.

Military Advantage provides supplemental financial resources to cover charges not covered by TA and/or other non-loan resources, including federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

Verification is a process by which a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid is verified by a financial aid representative prior to awarding of federal, state, and intuitional aid.

We encourage service member to request the self-pay option in the TA portal to keep accurate records of GPA and continuity.