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 – log into Warrior Web and go to the Military and Veteran Services, complete an ArmyIgnitED Enrollment request. Allow 24-48 hours before logging into ArmyIgnitED to request TA for courses.
- Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard – Email a copy of your approved TA authorization from 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 10 days prior to the start of the term |
| Navy & Coast Guard | TA must be approved 14 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 o expenses IF all steps are followed. For more information about the Texas State TA Program visit the Texas Military Department.
