Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The Department of Defense (DoD) limits TA up to $250 per semester credit hour and ranges up to $4,000 - $4,500 per year. Each military branch can establish their own specific eligibility criteria and limits to manage their TA funds. DoD pays TA directly to the university.

All servicemembers using TA must submit their approved, signed funding documents to our office. Please submit a copy of these documents to veterans@mail.wvu.edu.

Please note: all servicemembers using Tuition Assistance (TA) through their branch must speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their unit prior to enrolling in classes.

For questions regarding TA at WVU please contact Mindy McCracken, School Certifying Official, at veterans@mail.wvu.edu or at 304-293-8825.

Army Marine Corps Navy Air Force Coast Guard Department of Defense

Army Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what Army Tuition Assistance (ArmyIgnitED) will cover. To determine your eligibility, please check out the full eligibility requirements posted on the ArmyIgnitED website or contact your Education Services Officer (ESO) directly.

May cover up to $250 per credit hour.
Fiscal year cap of $4,000 (October - September).
Maximum of 16 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year.
Soldiers are limited to 130 credit hours to complete one Bachelor’s Degree and 39 credit hours to complete one Master’s Degree. Post-Graduate degrees typically do not qualify for Army Tuition Assistance. One Certificate program may be approved for Army Tuition Assistance.
Important note about registration: Army students should make all enrollment changes with West Virginia University directly.
TA request timeframe

Start: 60 days before term starts
End: 7 days before term starts

Apply at ArmyIgnited

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what Marine Corps Tuition Assistance will cover. To determine your eligibility for this benefit, you may review the information at U.S. Marine Corps Tuition Assistance , or contact your Education Office directly.

Must be on Active Duty or “Activated Reservist” status to be eligible. Marines in an awaiting training (MAT) status are eligible as well.
May cover up to $250 per credit hour.
Fiscal year cap of $4,500 (October - September).
Maximum of 18 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year.
TA cannot be approved for more than two TA-funded classes simultaneously.

Apply at Marine Corps Community

Navy Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what Navy Tuition Assistance will cover. To determine your eligibility for this benefit, you may review the information on the U.S. Navy College website, or contact your Education Office directly.

Must be on Active Duty or “Activated Reserve” status
May cover up to $250 per credit hour
Fiscal year cap of $4,500.00 (October - September), or 18 credit hours (Effective Oct 1, 2021)
Must have 3 years minimum service to be eligible (Effective Oct 1, 2021)
TA request timeframe:

Start: 120 days before term starts
End: 14 days before term starts

Apply at Navy Tuition Assistance

Air Force Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what Air Force Tuition Assistance will cover. To determine your eligibility for this benefit, you may review the information on the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) portal, or contact your Education Office directly.

May cover up to $250 per credit hour
Fiscal year cap of $4,500 (October - September).
Maximum of 18 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year.
Airmen are limited to 124 credit hours to complete one undergraduate program and 42 credit hours to complete one graduate program (Some restrictions may apply).
TA request timeframe:

Start: 45 days before term starts
End: 7 day before term starts

Apply at Air Force MilTA

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what Coast Guard Tuition Assistance will cover. To determine your eligibility for this benefit, you may review the information on the Coast Guard’s TA Policies web page, or contact your Education Office directly.

Active Duty or Reservists on long term orders (180 days+) are eligible
Covers up to $250 per credit hour
Fiscal year cap of $3,750 (October - September).
TA request timeframe

Start: 90 days before term starts
End: 16 days before term starts

Apply at Coast Guard

DoD Tuition Assistance

Benefits Summary

Below is a snapshot of what DoD Tuition Assistance may cover. To determine your eligibility, please contact your Human Resources Office or Office Supervisor directly.

Must be an employee of the U.S. Department of Defense
May cover up to $250 per credit hour
Fiscal year cap of $4,500 (October - September)
May cover up to 18 credit hours per military fiscal year