Applying for Federal Tuition Assistance (TA)
Federal Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible military members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. Funding is typically paid directly to the institution.
Temple University TA General Process
Find your military branch below to determine your eligibility for TA. Some branches only provide TA to their service members who are on active duty, while other branches such as the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, provide TA to their Reserve and National Guard members also.
Branches
- Army - See below.
- Marine Corps
- Navy
- Air Force
- Space Force
- Coast Guard
2024 TAR Submission Deadlines
Fall 2025 - Submit your TAR by August 4th
The TA window opens 60 days before the class start date of the enrolled semester.
**TA Accounts and Education Goals can be created outside of the 60-day window and is highly encouraged.**
TA pays for up to 16 credits a fiscal year (1 Oct XX - 30 Sep XX). You must decide how many credits you want to use TA for each semester.
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Fall Semester - ends in the current fiscal year
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Spring Semester - starts in the new fiscal year
Important Notes
- Submitting a Tuition Assistance Request does not enroll you into the course. You must register for your Temple University courses first.
- The Student MUST apply for tuition assistance (TA) in the system from 60 to 7 days prior to the class start date. Do not wait until the week before classes, there may not be enough time to process your request.
- TA does not pay for fees or expenses not listed as tuition.
- The Student is responsible for the portion of the tuition cost that is not paid for by TA funding. TA pays for $250 per credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits a fiscal year.
- If the Army did not approve TA funding (i.e. issue a TA Authorization) for one or more courses, the Student will be solely responsible to pay the tuition costs.
- TA is approved on a course-by-course basis and only for the specific course(s) and class dates a Student requests.
- Mandatory university degree plans are required after the TA approval of the 2nd course or 6 semester hours.