Military Tuition Assistance

As part of Germanna Community College’s commitment to providing tailored services to military students, we have designated staff to assist you with your Tuition Assistance funding. The Tuition Assistance program, often referred to as TA, is a unique, distinct source of available for eligible Service Members to support their professional and personal self-development goals. Tuition Assistance funding is applied to the cost of tuition before all other funding.

The application process for requesting Tuition Assistance may vary by branch of the military. Below outlines the basic steps, however, please also see the additional links for more information regarding the specific type of military Tuition Assistance you are using.

Prior to enrolling, meet with your base-level Education Services to determine eligibility for Tuition Assistance.
Follow the instructions provided by your Education Service Office for how to request Tuition Assistance for your course(s).
The military approves your Tuition Assistance request. Approval from your ESO, Military Counselor or Service is REQUIRED prior to enrollment.
Meet with a Veteran Academic Advisor to ensure courses apply to your program of study.
Ensure the Germanna Military & Veteran Service Center has received your approved Tuition Assistance request by submitting a new certification request each semester. The instructions for submitting a certification request are located on the Germanna MVSC Homepage. You can upload your Tuition Assistance Authorization Letter at the bottom of the certification request form.
We will automatically submit your grades to the military for Tuition Assistance courses within 30 days of the course end date. However, it is your responsibility to make sure this information is received. Please let us know if you have any concerns about your grades being submitted on time.

To determine eligibility, check the full eligibility requirements posted on the branch’s website or contact the ESO directly.

U.S. Army: https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Tuition-Assistance-(TA)

May cover up to $250 per credit hour.
Fiscal year cap of $4000.
Maximum of 16 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year.
Soldiers are limited to 21 credit hours to complete a certificate, 130 credit hours to complete an undergraduate degree, and 39 credit hours to complete one Master’s Degree. Post-Graduate degrees typically do not qualify for Army Tuition Assistance. One Certificate program may be approved for Army Tuition Assistance.

U.S. Marine Corps: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/services/education/voluntary-education/

Must be on Active Duty or “Activated Reservist” status to be eligible. Marines in an awaiting training (MAT) status are eligible as well.
May cover up to $250 per credit hour.
Fiscal year cap of $4500.
Maximum of 18 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year.
TA cannot be approved for more than two TA-funded classes simultaneously.

MyCAA: https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/

Spouses of Active Duty or activated National Guard/Reserve members (pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2) in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy may qualify. The Coast Guard does not participate in the program currently.
Must be seeking an Associate’s degree, certificate, or licensure to qualify
May pay $2000 per year, up to $4000 total.
MyCAA does not cover any fees (ex: class fees, books, etc…).

Visit https://www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-education for links to Military Services DoD VOLED.

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