Military Advantage
Military affiliated students could qualify for additional funding to help pay for any additional cost not covered by your tuition assistance.Serving Active Duty, Guard & Reserves!
Texas A&M University–Central Texas is committed to serving those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In an effort to support the educational goals of those in uniform, A&M–Central Texas’ Military Advantage program provides supplemental financial resources to qualifying service members to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for tuition and mandatory fees.
What Does That Mean For You?
For most qualifying service members using tuition assistance, there will be no out-of-pocket costs for tuition and mandatory fees.
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How Do I Qualify?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be active duty, National Guard (state or federal), or a member of any branch of the military reserves
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete verification process if selected
- Complete residency evaluation process with Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate School. To be eligible for the Military Advantage Grant, you must be a Texas resident or eligible for a non-resident tuition waiver
- Meet the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Be degree-seeking and enrolled in courses applicable to degree
Note: Otherwise eligible individuals are not required to receive tuition assistance (full or partial) to benefit from the program. However, all calculations to determine Military Advantage benefits are based as if the maximum amount of tuition assistance was authorized for a courses or courses.
The percentage of tuition/fees covered by military tuition assistance for active state guard may vary and will be calculated to determine eligibility for the Military Advantage Grant. If active state guard military tuition assistance alone or combined with any other benefit (Including benefits that are paid to students directly such as Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve, Survivor’s and Dependents’ Education Assistance, and the Reserve Educational Assistance Program ) which covers all mandatory tuition/fees, the Military Advantage Grant will not be awarded.
How Do I Apply?
Submit your request for tuition assistance through the respective branch portal or be approved through a special program, such as Advanced Civil Schooling.
For qualifying students not using tuition assistance, submit documentation verifying your military status to the Military and Veteran Services Center.
Examples of the Military Advantage:
Example 1: Tuition Assistance Only
Jerry registered for two courses and has a bill of $2000. He receives $1500 ($750/course) in tuition assistance and no other non-loan financial assistance was awarded based on FAFSA. Jerry is eligible for $500 through Military Advantage and has no out-of-pocket expense for tuition and mandatory fees.
Example 2: Service Member Use of Post 9/11 GI Bill
Sara registered for two courses and has a bill of $2000. Sara uses Post 9/11 GI Bill at the 100% eligibility rate and receives no other non-loan financial assistance based on FAFSA. Sara does not receive Military Advantage funds, since her Post 9/11 GI Bill paid all charges.
Example 3: No Tuition Assistance
Ronald has exhausted (or chose not to request) tuition assistance, but is registered for two courses. His bill is $2000. Ronald verifies his military status with the university and receives no other non-loan financial assistance based on FAFSA. Since maximum tuition assistance would have been $1500 ($750/course), Ronald will receive $500 from Military Advantage, but will be responsible for the $1500 remaining balance.
Example 4: Tuition Assistance with Non-Loan Financial Assistance
Alicia registered for two courses and has a bill of $2000. She receives $1000 in tuition assistance and a $1000 grant based on her FAFSA. Alicia would not receive Military Advantage funds, but also has no out-of-pocket expense for tuition and mandatory fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
We want to answer all your questions. Some of the most commonly asked questions are listed below, and we are happy to answer all of your questions personally as well. Our enrollment advisors would love to talk to you.
Important Links
- Financial Aid Process & Eligibility
- FAFSA Application – School Code: 042295
- SAP Requirements
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Meet the enrollment specialists
- Find your academic advisor
- Contact the registrar
- Transferology – Transferology is an interactive resource that lets you easily search our database of more than 46,000 course equivalencies.
All of Our Transfer Tools, in One Place!
Contact Us
Ted and Diane Connell Military and Veteran Service Center
Contact us by phone, email or visit us in person.
We are located in Founders Hall, 2nd floor, Suite 221. M-F 8am to 5pm.


Our mailing address is Texas A&M University–Central Texas, ATTN: Military and Veteran Services, 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549.
