Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Summary
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Eligibility
- Active Duty
- Enlisted: Active duty and additonal requirements below
- Officers: must have two years of service obligation remaining (no EAS in the system) this includes Reserve Officers
- Reservists on a set of active duty orders (ADOS, Mobilization) – Class must end before your orders are complete
- Additional Requirements in additon to the above:
- Must have completed two years on active duty
- Cannot use TA while in a training status (schools)
- Must provide a degree plan (from the school)
- First time users must start with one course
- Limit of two classes at a time for all students
- No courses can overlap
- Any issues must be resolved before more TA is used
- No duplicate degrees or double majors
- Authorized for up to the Master’s degree level
Payment
100% of tuition, with a cap of $250 per semester hour and $4500 per fiscal year, and fees are covered, with the exception of equipment, supply, and exam fees.
Application Process
- Attend TA Brief/Read the SOU
- Provide a Degree Plan/SOCMAR to the Education Office or ESO
- Submit via WEB TA at https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil
- Have your request (forwarded) by your commanding officer or approver
- Classes will be approved at the start of each FY quarter (Oct, Jan, Apr, July) until funds run out
Campus Requirements
- Receive acceptance for TA use as described above.
- Submit Tuition Assistance Authorization form to the Bursar’s Office (located in Rendleman Hall) prior to start of course.
- Authorization amount will be entered on student account as memo amount.
- Billing will be processed after four week class drop period.
- Payment will appear on student account when paid by unit.
