Your military service has earned you several education benefits. Many veterans are able to use all (or a combination) of their employer-provided tuition assistance, the GI Bill, and military service Tuition Assistance.
The Department of Veterans Affairs administers multiple education benefit programs. Each program has its own unique qualifications, authorized payment amounts, and application processes.
Many Veterans and active duty personnel may qualify for more than one education benefits program.
GI Bill and Other Programs
- The Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
- Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901)
- Survivors’ and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- National Call to Service Program
- VOW to Hire Heroes Act
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
Current members of the U.S. Armed Forces could be eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
Each service has approved to pay up to 100% (Up to $250 per semester hour or $4,500 per year) for the tuition expenses of its members.
Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. Funding is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.
Helpful Tuition Assistance Links
- All Branches of Service
- Air Force Tuition Assistance
- Army Tuition Assistance
(Click here to read qualifications and instructions for TA through GoArmyEd.) - Navy Tuition Assistance
- Marines Tuition Assistance
- Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
*Please note that we must have a signed FERPA from each student planning to use TA. Mississippi College is unable to submit updates for your TA without a signed FERPA on file. When completing the form, please list your particular branch of service under “Individuals given permission to receive information.” Check “academic records including grades and attendance” as well as “business office/financial records” under “Areas of information identified for release.” FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, is a federal law that pertains to the release of and access to educational records.
