The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program
The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program provides financial support to eligible military service members for voluntary, off-duty education in support of their academic and career goals.
Service members must request and receive approval through their branch’s education portal (e.g., ArmyIgnitED, AFVEC) prior to enrolling. Students should work closely with their Education Services Officer (ESO) or advisor to confirm eligibility and ensure proper use of TA.
Coordination of Benefits (TA, GI Bill®, and EAP)
Students using Tuition Assistance (TA) in combination with other education benefits—such as VA Education Benefits (including Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill®) or state programs like Pennsylvania’s Education Assistance Program (EAP)—must designate a primary and secondary benefit each term.
We strongly encourage students to consult with the Military-Affiliated Student Services Office prior to enrollment each term to ensure compliance and avoid unexpected balances or disruptions to benefits.
Explore Tuition Assistance
The Air Force provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of an Airman and Guardian’s professional and personal self-development goals.
The Army provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty civilian education in support of all soldiers professional and personal self-development goals. All soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) on active duty, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on active duty (pursuant to U.S. Code Title 10 or Title 32), and TPU Soldiers are authorized to participate in the TA program.
The Coast Guard tuition assistance program is designed to assist Coast Guard personnel in providing financial assistance in support of all soldiers professional and personal self-development goals.
The Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance to Service members for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of professional and personal self-development goals.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Pennsylvania Air National Guard members may be eligible for 100% tuition-only assistance for full-time enrollment (12 credits or more per semester) or 50% tuition-only assistance for part-time enrollment + technology fees. Additional fees are NOT covered by this program.
Contact your unit of assignment for eligibility criteria and application forms.
PA National Guard EAP - Must be a member of the PA National Guard and be enrolled in a degree-or certificate-granting program of study at an approved Pennsylvania institution.
PA National Guard MFEP - Someone who is a spouse or child of a PA Guard member who meets the PA Guard member criteria and who is enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program of study at an approved Pennsylvania institution.
The Marines tuition assistance program is designed to assist Marine personnel in providing financial assistance in support of all soldier's professional and personal self-development goals.
Scholarship for MILSPOUSES: The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship provides eligible military spouses with up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications, national tests or associate degrees.
The Navy tuition assistance program is designed to assist Navy personnel in providing financial assistance in support of all soldier's professional and personal self-development goals.
