How Military Tuition Assistance Can Help You Earn An Online Degree
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Those in the military should give strong consideration to what they will do when they leave the service. In civilian life, a good education may be the key to a bright career. Fortunately, the U.S government has provided the tuition assistance program to help military personnel looking to further their education. This program in combination with an online degree program can leave any servicemember well prepared for life outside the military.
How The Tuition Assistance Program WorksAny active duty soldier can participate in the tuition assistance program, which helps pay for college courses. Tuition assistance is an earned benefit of military service and not a financial aid program, so all active servicemembers should consider taking part. The military will pay for 100 percent of tuition and qualifying fees up to an annual cap of $4,500 and a cap of $250 per semester hour.
Online Courses And Tuition AssistanceTuition assistance covers both classroom and distance learning. For an online distance learning program to qualify for tuition assistance, the program must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Reasons For Taking Online CoursesAccredited online degree programs confer degrees that are just as valid as traditional program degrees. Those in military service many not be able to consistently attend the courses at a physical university due to reassignment or other military obligations. An online program allows students to take courses according to their own schedule, making completion of the degree much easier.
Applying For Tuition AssistanceSoldiers can apply for tuition assistance through the GoArmyEd portal at GoArmyEd.com. Information about tuition assistance for other branches of the service can be obtained through the education section of that branch’s website. Servicemembers will be expected to have a complete education plan before applying for their Tuition Assistance.
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