Federal Tuition Assistance
The Department of Defense (DoD) has directed a uniform TA fiscal
policy across all branches of military service. Currently the established
semester hour cap is $250.00 and each soldier has an annual ceiling
of $4500.00.
It breaks down to $500 per 2 credit course and $750 per 3 credit course.
It requires soldiers to apply through the appropriate education office.
Grades are required within 60 days of course completion or further
TA’s will be denied. A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained. SADE Student
Financial Services must receive Tuition Assistance vouchersno later than
the night of Registration if a student is intending to utilize those funds for
payment of tuition.
Montgomery GI Bill Top-Up
The MGIB Top-Up program was established in 2000 for soldiers
receiving Federal Tuition Assistance. The benefit will cover tuition
not paid by Tuition Assistance However… This money is sent
directly to the student, therefore, is not considered a part of
the soldiers financial package or a method of payment.