Tuition Assistance Program
The Armed Forces Tuition
Assistance (TA) Program 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.
TA is not a loan; it should be seen as money you have earned
just like your base pay!
The Educational office can provide information
and assistance related to your educational goals.
Personnel assigned to
Naval Support Unit (NSU) can reach their Education Services Officer at (518)
886-0200 x9-136.
Personnel assigned to Nuclear Power Training Unit can
reach their Educational Services Office at (518) 884-1852.
All other
military personnel should contact their commands for assistance.
The
local community has many colleges.