What are the Current Tuition Assistance Limitations like for Active Duty?

2021-05-19T20:46:30-04:00

I already have a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, and was just informed by a young sailor that T.A. will only pay for your masters program - As opposed to earning another degree in an unrelated field. I am seriously considering returning to active duty, partly so I can study optometry. But will T.A. say no to that?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 10:32 PM

2021-05-19T22:32:25-04:00

Are you saying you want a bachelor in Optometry? That wouldn't actually make you am optometrist. You need a Doctorate for that, but TA isn't authorized for Doctoral or PhD programs.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made May 20 at 2021 12:58 AM

2021-05-20T00:58:26-04:00

Hopefully this helps you. Military onesource is a very valuable resource to utilize if you want to research options and benefits. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-service-members/preparing-for-higher-education/how-to-use-the-military-tuition-assistance-program/

The Military Tuition Assistance Program for Service Members

If you've thought about going to college, but didn't know if you could afford it, then the Military Tuition Assistance program may be just the benefit you need. The program is available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve Component service members.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made May 20 at 2021 11:24 PM

2021-05-20T23:24:34-04:00

I used TA to get my first Master's since I already had a Bachelor's. I know that TA has changed since I used it but I don't think even then I could have gotten another Bachelor's with it.

You can look at this - this is what replaced GoArmyEd: https://www.armyignited.com/app/

Army Regulation 621-5 is the regulation that covers TA.

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