Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members.
Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.
Additionally active duty members may elect to use the MGIB "top-up" in addition to their service provided TA to cover high cost courses.
| Service | Amount Covered | Covered Fees | Who is Eligible | Form |
| Air Force | 100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed: - $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 @ Fiscal Year
75% Tuition and Fees Not to Exceed: - $187.50 @ S. H.
- $3500 @ FY
| - Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
| | Online Application Process |
| Army | 100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed: - $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 @ Fiscal Year
| - Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
| - Active Duty
- ARNG on Active Duty
- Army Reserves
| Online Application Process |
| Navy | 100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed: - $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
- 16 Semester Hours @ Fiscal Year
| - Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
| - Active Duty
- Naval Reserves in AD status
| NETPDTC 1560 |
| Marines | 100% Tuition and Fees Not to exceed: - $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 @ Fiscal Year
| - Tuition
- Lab Fees
- Enrollment fees
- Special Fees
- Computer Fees
| | NETPDTC 1560 |
| Coast Guard | 100% Tuition and Fees, Not to exceed: - $250 @ Semester Credit Hour
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour
- $4500 @ Fiscal Year
| | - Active Duty
- Selective Reserve
- Civilian Employees
| CG-4147 |