Educational opportunities on McConnell include classes through
Southwestern College, Butler Community College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University and Webster University. The Air Force Tuition Assistance
(TA) Program is intended to provide active duty personnel with financial aid for
tuition and instructional expenses (such as lab fees) incurred while pursuing
voluntary, off-duty education programs through accredited educational
institutions. Effective 1 Oct 2002, the Air Force pays 100% of tuition up to
$250 per semester hour or $166.67 per quarter hour for qualifying Air Force
members and there is a $4,500 cap per individual per fiscal year.