Military Education Benefits User's Guide

Tuition Assistance is a military benefit that pays the cost of tuition and some fees.

Virtually all service members are eligible. However each service branch determines its criteria for eligibility.

Tuition Assistance covers up to 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed:

• $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
• $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour

$4,500 @ Fiscal Year
*Navy has a 16 credit hour Annual Limit.

An additional benefit intended to supplement other tuition assistance programs.

To be eligible for the Top-up benefit, the person must be approved for federal Tuition Assistance by a military department and be eligible for GI Bill benefits.

The amount of the benefit is limited to the amount that a person would receive for the same course if regular GI Bill benefits were being paid.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months (4 regular school years) of education benefits to eligible servicemembers and veterans for:

• College, Business
• Technical or Vocational Courses
• Correspondence Courses
• Apprenticeship/Job Training
• Flight Training

Paid Tuition and Fees, Living (Housing) Stipend and Book Stipend.

Benefits are tiered based on number of days on active duty.

Some limitations apply to those currently on active duty.

Benefits can be transferred to spouse or family member.

MGIB provides up to 36 months (4 regular school years) of education benefits to eligible servicemembers and veterans for:

• College, Business
• Technical or Vocational Courses
• Correspondence Courses
• Apprenticeship/Job Training
• Flight Training

Active Duty members who have served at least two years on active duty.

Veterans - there are four categories of Veteran eligibility depending on when you enlisted and how long you served on active duty.

Up to $1,928 per month for full-time institutional education.

Benefits end 10 years from the date of your last discharge or release from active duty.

The Federal Government offers students low interest loans and grants to help finance the cost of going to school.

Virtually all citizens are eligible. However the program is needs based, so certain income limits can apply.

The loans and grants are capped each fiscal year and depend on your personal economic circumstances..

Scholarships can come in the form of direct cash, tuition payments, vouchers and waivers.

Each scholarship has its own set of eligibility criteria.

Scholarships can range from as little as $50 dollar book vouchers to full rides paying for tuition room and board.