For those that have spouses in the military and are going to college or interested, I believe they can go for free!

After paying for his schooling this whole time, Phil found out a couple months ago that he could of gone for free. The person who you talk to about school (I don't know what title that is), never mentioned this program to him. I don't know if there are pre-requists for it or not, though.

The college posts made me think of this, so thought I'd share if anyone had a spouse or whoever going to school!

Tuition Assistance (TA) program? That's what Jason is doing now.

Yeah, maybe!

I guess he was w/ a shitty counselor :hehe He was pretty pissed when his new one told him about the program.

neat! Kevin will start in Jan if he's here. I've been telling him to start college, but he wanted to wait until he gets out. He said that he'll get more money if he starts when he gets out. I said, "Dummy, if you do it while you're in, you can make alot more than the measly 1000 the gi bill will give you!" I know he'll fly through the classes.

Yeah and the GI Bill only pays up to a certain amount, right? Or does that cover the full 4 yrs regardless of what the school costs them?

certain amount per yr, I think.

Tuition Assistance (TA) is the Navy's educational financial assistance program. It provides active duty personnel funding for tuition costs for courses taken in an off-duty status at a regionally, nationally or professionally accredited college, university, vocational/technical institution, or other facility recognized by the Department of Education. Navy TA pays for both classroom and independent study/distance learning courses, regardless of course length. Courses must be offered in Semester Hours, Quarter Hours, Clock Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The credit earned must show on the institution's transcript.

All Navy Tuition Assistance pays up-front the tuition and fees charged by educational institutions for course enrollments. Navy TA pays 100% of tuition costs for courses applicable to the completion of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. For other education levels, there is a fiscal year credit limit of 12 Semester Hours, 18 Quarter Hours, 180 Clock Hours or 18 CEUs per individual.

* payment for tuition and fees will not exceed the following caps:

$250.00 per semester hour
$166.67 per quarter hour
$16.67 per clock hour
$166.67 per Continuing Education Unit (CEU)


Who is eligible?

TA is available to both Naval Officer and Enlisted active duty personnel and Naval Reservists on continuous active duty. It is also available to enlisted Naval Reservists ordered to active duty 120 days and to Naval Reservist Officers ordered to active duty for 2 years or more. To qualify, service members must:

* be on active duty for the whole length of the course.
* attend an institution accredited by a regional, national, or professional accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
* receive counseling from a Navy College Office
* if enlisted, determine if a CLEP/DSST exam could take the place of the course to be funded (either ask your school or your Navy College Office). If a CLEP/DSST exam credit could apply, consult with your Navy College Office for instructions on taking the practice test and scheduling an appointment for the test.
* provide all grades from previously funded TA courses and reimburse all W and F grades. (Withdrawals for involuntary reasons may be granted with command verification.)
* Agree, if an officer, to remain on active duty for at least two years upon completion of courses funded by TA. This obligation runs concurrently with remaining obligated service time. Those who fail to serve the obligation must repay the TA funds expended on their behalf during the last two years of active duty on a pro rated basis.

Will Navy TA fund lower or lateral courses?

* Yes, courses leading to degrees and certificates at all levels will be funded, regardless of previous educational achievements.

Will Navy TA fund courses longer than 24 weeks?

* Yes, now distance learning courses longer than 24 weeks will be funded up front. The DANTES Distance Learning Application procedures, with reimbursement occurring after successful course completion are no longer used by Navy.

What fees may be listed on the TA Application to be included in TA funding?

* Fees directly required for course enrollment may be combined with tuition. Navy will pay fees that are published, mandatory, and charged for course enrollment.
* Mandatory non-reimbursable fees meeting the criteria listed above may be funded with TA. However, if the course is canceled allowing the tuition to be refunded, the student is responsible for paying the non-reimbursable fee.
* Sailors requesting payment of fees with tuition are responsible for providing accurate fee information to their Navy College Office when applying for TA.

What are the Restrictions?

TA cannot be used by Naval Reservists if not on continuous active duty, by enlisted Naval Reservists if ordered to active duty less than 120 days, or by Naval Reservist Officers if ordered to active duty for less than 2 years or more.

* Up-front TA funding is not provided for courses if the institution's drop-add period or late registration date has passed.
* TA cannot be used to pay for books, e-books, CD-ROMs, etc.
* TA cannot be used to pay for flight training.
* TA cannot be used by Naval Reservists if not on continuous active duty, by enlisted Naval Reservists if ordered to active duty less than 120 days, or by Naval Reservist Officers if ordered to active duty for less than 2 years or more.
* TA cannot be used by those in a duty-under-instruction status or in an officer accession program involving full time instruction at a civilian institution.
* TA will only be approved for courses scheduled for one academic term at a time.
* TA will not be authorized for the same course previously funded by TA.
* Up-front TA funding is not provided for courses if the institution's drop-add period or late registration date has passed.
* Reimbursement of TA funds is required for all failing (F) grades, incomplete (I) grades in effect longer than six months, non-reimbursable fees paid for canceled courses and voluntary withdrawal (W) grades. Reimbursement by money order or cashier's check payable to U.S. TREASURER must be mailed to:

Commanding Officer
NETPDTC TA Accounting N8115
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509-5241

https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ta1.html

Also, can't spouses who weren't in the military use the GI bill after thier spouse is done doing their time, if the AD doesn't use it?

Thanks Brandi! :D

Ca has EOPS. It's a program that can help with books, so if someone is here they can ask for that. I tried when I moved here, but they go by what you made in the previous yr. We made too much (I have no idea where it went! hehe), but I will try again for spring since I didn't work all of this yr.

Be careful with both TA and the GI Bill.

TA will only cover a certain amount per fiscal year and if you receive a grade lower than C you WILL have to pay the money back. Also, you don't get the money but the school does so don't count on money for books or anything other than tuition.

When using the GI Bill, if it is an accelerated program they will not give you the full amount of it. My husband is doing this program and we thought he would get the 1034 a month but nope, he is getting 628 a month and for Dec. he will get roughly 85 dollars because the semester was for Dec 1-4th.

If you go to a community college you can actually pocket money from the GI Bill.

My husband is going for "free" and loves it... He is getting a great education in the field that he loves and currently works in... He planned going to school anyway, but this will better his chances for advancement... One of the perks I guess!!!

I guess if I sign up for school now I'll be able to get good tuitions for my self since I'm not working and I'm not married yet. I definitley want to go to school on 2006.

In CA there is also the Pell Grant. I used that when I was still married to J and got all my books for free and then still had money to put in my pocket. :cp

oh yes, the Pell grant. My husband told me to find out about that.

Ah yes, the Pell Grant. DH qualified and was suppose to get it but then since he is in the accelerated program it disqualified him. Hate knowing he had the money and then it was yanked away :(

Also sucks to buy books for 3 weekends and have to pay over 80 bucks for a used book times 3.

I've used that one too. I never paid a cent for college, they would always give me money back.

:sadeyes I want money for college without having to take loans out :tears

Adam uses the TA and then top off with his GI Bill...since TA don't pay for all of it the GI Bill covers the rest...Plus with also using his GI Bill, he gets that money for the books too.

Is the Pell Grant something you can only get when your married?

We were discussing that if I enjoyed this 1 class, come the fall, I could put the baby in daycare whiel I went to school, but I wasn't sure what kind of loans I could get since we'd be married.

You can get a pell grant if your single or married...but it has to be used on an under graduate degree, if your working on your graduate degree you can't get a pell. Hope that makes sence..lol

Interesting...Thanks for that info!

Rach, I used Pell Grant all my life through college. They always paid for everything. It is something that you apply to see if you qualify. It all depends on the income. Right now I'm SURE you qualify.

I just asked about the Pell. I had to be in at least 6 units. no wonder i didn't see a check. I was in one class! good luck!

Just fill out a FASFA form, and you will more than likely qualify for the Pell grant, as well as other assistance from the school or government.