As a general rule, all soldiers qualify for tuition assistance up to a master’s degree.
TA Limits
16 semester hours per fiscal year (Oct 1 - Sept 29)
$250 per semester hour maximum
Certificate – Up to 21 semester hours
Undergraduate – Up to 130 semester hours
Graduate – Up to 39 semester hours
TA Eligibility
Never use TA before = eligible
Used TA before = different rules apply
You can apply for TA up to 60 days before class start date
TA MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE CLASS STARTS
Once TA eligibility is established, the next step is to activate a GoArmyEd account to determine eligibility.
* For assistance in determining TA eligibility, please contact Mr. Gordon Nero, Education Services Specialist at Fort Detrick, at gordon.d.nero.civ@mail.mil or call (301) 619-4537.