Qualifying for Military Tuition Assistance

Hey friends! I'm looking into colleges and I was wondering what the criteria are for a college to qualify for Military Tuition Assistance? Can any school apply or do they need to meet certain standards?

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a program available to eligible service members, and it can be used at both public and private institutions that are accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body. This includes colleges, universities, and vocational schools.

Here are some general criteria for colleges to be considered eligible for Military TA:

1. The college must be accredited: The school must be regionally or nationally accredited by a body that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This is to ensure that the degrees or programs being offered by the school meet certain standards and that the student's education will be of high quality.

2. The school must be part of the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU): This memorandum is an agreement between the military and the educational institution that outlines the obligations each party has to the other. Schools must sign this agreement to participate in the TA program.

3. The school must abide by specific rules and guidelines established by the specific branch of the military with which the student is involved. The specifics can vary from branch to branch.

It's important to note that individual service branches (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and even Space Force) may have additional requirements or limits beyond these basics, so it's also important to check with a military education officer or similar representative to ensure that your chosen school will be eligible for TA.

Those are just some of the basic standard requirements, but depending on the specifics of the program, and the individual branch's rules, some additional criteria might apply as well. Remember to thoroughly research the requirements and always touch base with your military education or TA officer to verify the specifics of your situation.