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Each military branch offers a Tuition Assistance (TA) program for Service Members. These programs provide financial assistance for voluntary, off-duty education programs that support the professional and personal goals of the Service Member. Eligibility for these programs is governed by federal law, Department of Defense Instruction and Directive, and the cognizant Military Service's policies, regulations, and fiscal constraints. The Financial Aid Specialist will work with the Service Member's Education Services Officer to provide assistance to those receiving TA. Please review the links below for information on the programs offered by each branch.
Army Tuition Assistance
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
Navy College Program
- Program Overview
- Portal (If prompted, choose "Advanced" in order to continue without a secure connection.)
Air Force Tuition Assistance
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance Policy
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws prior to the end of the period, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with Department of Defense (DOD) policy, IECC will return any unearned TA funds to the DOD on a pro-rated basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned to the DOD based upon when a student stops attending. Return of funds to the DOD may result in student debt, for which the student will be responsible. However, instances of Service members submitting a withdraw due to a service obligation shall follow IECC Policies of the Board of Trustees 500.21 and will not be required to repay an overpayment of funds based on the Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance Funds schedule.
Schedule for Returning Unearned Tuition Assistance
| Return % | 8-Week Course | 16-Week Course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Return | Before or During Week 1 | Before or During Weeks 1 - 2 | |
| 75% Return | During Week 2 | During Weeks 3 - 4 | |
| 60% Return | During Week 3 | During Weeks 5 - 6 | |
| 50% Return | During Week 4 | During Weeks 7 - 8 | |
| 40% Return* | During Week 5 | During Weeks 9 - 10 | |
| 0% Return | During Weeks 6 - 8 | During Weeks 11 - 16 |
*The 40% return point is when 60% of the course has been completed; after that point, there are no unearned funds to be returned to the DOD.