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A Guide to Military Education Assistance Programs

Monday, December 7, 2009

Military service members have many options when it comes to getting the education they need to prepare for their post-military career or military promotion. Military education assistance programs can be used to support their educational endeavors by covering part, if not all, of their tuition costs.


Military education assistance programs are designed to serve the needs of men and women in the military who are pursuing higher education. They are designed to provide service members and their families with financial options for their education. These military-friendly assistance programs may cover 100% of their tuition costs as well as fees associated with getting an education.

Here are a few examples of available military education assistance programs:


Military Tuition Assistance – Congress has authorized the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force to pay up to 100 percent of tuition expenses for eligible members. Each service has different criteria for eligibility and the application process. The money awarded is normally paid directly to the school of choice.

There is also a MTA Top Up program that can help pay for more expensive education courses.

Montgomery GI Bill – The Montgomery GI Bill helps active service members get as much as $72,900 for education and/or up to 36 months of veteran education benefits. They can use these funds toward degree and certificate programs, as well as other kinds of training. Additionally, the Montgomery GI Bill offers benefits to Select Reserve Members.

Post 9/11 GI Bill – The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. They must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

There is a special provision in the Post-9/11 GI Bill that offers education benefits for the spouses and children of service members and veterans. Under the new law, the Department of Defense is authorized to allow individuals who have served at least six years in the Armed Forces and who agree to serve at least another four years to transfer unused GI Bill entitlement to their spouse. In addition, when a service member reaches their 10-year anniversary, they can choose to transfer the benefit to any dependents, including spouse or children.

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program – Even family members of veterans may be eligible for military education assistance programs. Qualified candidates can receive up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training.

There are many options when it comes to military education assistance programs. Service members or their family members should conduct research if they want to determine which program best suits their needs. There are old and new programs available to help them pursue their education and career goals, with little or no out-of-pockets costs to them.


For the latest information concerning military education benefits and procedures, please visit your education counseling office.

This article is based on publicly-accessible information and has not been reviewed or approved by any military branch.

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