Tuition Assistance (TA)

What is Tuition Assistance (TA)?

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. TA is available for courses that are part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. The courses must be offered by schools that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and are signatories to the current DoD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DOD MOU).

U.S.A.F

Air Force Tuition Assistance is offered to active-duty Airmen and Reserves on extended active duty. TA is paid up to $250 per credit hour for a total of $4,500 per fiscal year. TA must be requested 7 days prior to start (but not earlier than 45 days prior to start). TA is requested online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC Portal).

For the most up-to-date information regarding the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program, visit the Air Force’s Personnel Center at https://www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Military-Tuition-Assistance-Program/.

U.S.A

Members of the U.S. Army, including Army Reserve and Army National Guard on active duty, are eligible for TA for up to $250 per credit hour with a $4,000 cap per military fiscal year. TA must be requested 7 days prior to start (but not earlier than 60 days prior to start). TA requests must be approved without exception before the start date of the class. All eligible soldiers will request TA through ArmyIgnitED.

For the most up-to-date information regarding the Army Tuition Assistance Program, visit the ArmyIgnitED at https://www.armyignited.army.mil or speak with a representative from your designated Army Education Center.

Your ArmyIgnitED TA Approval Process

Soldiers should establish a new ArmyIgnitED account at https://www.armyignited.army.mil/ using your Common Access Card (CAC) as well as enroll in a UAGC program.

After reviewing and updating your ArmyIgnitED Profile, Soldiers will need to create an Education Goal and have it approved by your education counselor. An Evaluated Degree plan may be requested at this time but will be required before being able to submit a third TA request.

Your Education Goal will be approved or denied by your Army education counselor.

Only after your Education Goal is approved by your Army education counselor will you be able to submit a tuition assistance request.

Provide your approved TA Request forms to veterans@sdsu.edu inbox

U.S.C.G

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) is offered to active-duty Coast Guard and Reserve members affiliated with the Selected Reserve (SELRES). TA is authorized for up to $250 per credit hour for a total of $3,750 per fiscal year. TA must be requested 14 days prior to start (but not earlier than 90 days prior to start).

For the most up-to-date information regarding the U.S. Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program, visit https://www.uscg.mil/Portals/3/Documents/VOL_ED/TA%20WAWF%20Guide%205%200%202.pdf?ver=2017-02-23-112920-397.

U.S.M.C

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) is offered to active-duty Marines up to $250 per semester hour for a total of $4,500 per fiscal year. TA requests must be submitted and approved without exception before the start date of the class.

For the most up-to-date information regarding the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program, visit https://www.marines.com/life-as-a-marine/benefits/education.html.

U.S.N

Navy Tuition Assistance (TA) is offered to active-duty sailors and selected Reservists on active duty for 120 continuous days who have completed a minimum of two years of service (cannot be waived). TA is offered up to $250 per credit hour with a $3,000 (12-credit) cap per military fiscal year. TA must be requested at least 14 days prior to start date.

For the most up-to-date information regarding the Navy Tuition Assistance Program, visit the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/.

If you have any questions about the use of your military benefits, e-mail veterans@SDSU.EDU .

What does Tuition Assistance cover at SDSU?

In general, eligible active duty Service members can receive TA at a rate of $250 per semester hour cap with an annual ceiling of $4,500. The Services are authorized to establish Service-specific eligibility criteria for managing TA funds. For Service-specific TA policies and procedures, visit the voluntary education websites. Active-duty military service members, please visit your office at SDSU Veterans Center to learn more about tuition assistance policies.

Points of Contact

For Service-specific TA policies and procedures, visit their voluntary education website or your ESO.

Once you receive your voucher

Once you have your voucher, turn it into the SDSU Bursar's Office or email: bursar.thirdparty@sdsu.edu.

What makes you Eligible?

If you are on active duty, a Reservist, or a member of the National Guard, you may be eligible to receive Tuition Assistance (TA). To determine your eligibility for TA, please contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) for details.

Textbook cost at SDSU

Day1Ready is a digital-first, flat-rate course materials program created by the SDSU Bookstore with support from the university. It provides all undergraduate students access to their required course materials before the first day of class for a flat rate of $21.75 per unit.

One of the key benefits of Day1Ready is that students receive their course materials in advance, helping them be prepared from day one. Even if a student chooses to opt out of the program, they will still have access to the materials until the add/drop deadline.

You must opt out of the program by the add/drop deadline or you will be charged for the textbooks.

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