Army Tuition Assistance

Active Duty Army

Ashworth College is proud to be an LOI school with GoArmyEd.

The Army Continuing Education System has launched a new automated tuition assistance project. The TA automation will allow active duty soldiers to request TA and enroll in courses online. This will speed up the enrollment process and minimize wait times at Army Education Centers. Active Duty soldiers are now able to request TA online through GoArmyEd.

Servicemembers desiring to use TA for an Ashworth College degree program should call and discuss their educational goals with a military advisor. We will do a no-cost evaluation of all current credits to determine transfer credit eligibility. Once your degree plan has been created you will need to apply for TA.

The New Online Application Process

Complete a common application at www.GoArmyEd.com and designate Ashworth as your home college.

All Ashworth Associate, Bachelor and Masters Degrees programs are covered by goarmy TA. However, if you do not see your program of choice listed you will need to select OTHER for degree program name.

Once your common application has been accepted by Ashworth you may begin registering for classes through the goarmy portal

New classes start the first Monday of each month and you have 8 weeks to complete

Soldiers must register for classes the 1^st through the 14^th of the month preceding the class start date

TA is requested on a course-by-course basis.

GoArmyEd will notify the Soldier whether the TA is approved or not. If the TA request is not approved, GoArmyEd will advise the Soldier of the reason and next steps.

All drops/withdrawals must take place through GoArmyEd. Soldiers who receive an "F" grade will be required to repay TA. Soldiers who are unable to complete a course due to military duties must ensure that they withdraw from the course through GoArmyEd to ensure that they will not be charged.

Further details regarding TA procedures are outlined in GoArmyEd Training.

Army National Guard (ARNG)

The ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) provides financial assistance to part-time ARNG soldiers in support of their professional and personal self-development goals. A masters degree may be supported provided funding is available. Their vision is to provide quality programs, services and support that will enable soldiers to achieve their education objectives and further enhance the strength and relevance of the Army National Guard. Members of the Army National Guard may qualify for one or more of the following TA program:

Federal Tuition Assistance (Part-time Citizen Soldiers)

Eligibility:

Must have a valid expense from an accredited school

Be a traditional (part-time) ARNG soldier in an active drilling status

Eligible beginning the day member joins ARNG, even prior to boot camp or AIT or while yet in high school

Officers must serve 4 years after course completion

Enlisted must simply remain in the ARNG during term of courses

Members receiving an ROTC scholarship are not eligible

State Tuition Assistance

Although not all states offer payment of TA, Many states have additional tuition incentives, which are offered at varying amounts. You can visit the Air National Guard ANG Benefits website to determine which benefits your state offers.

Go Army Ed (CTAM) TA (Activated Guard and Reserve)

If activated you will become eligible for the Army's Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and Activated Reserve/Guard.

The ACE TA program offers: 100% Tuition and Fees up to $250 @ Semester Credit Hour or $167 @ Quarter Credit Hour. Not to exceed $4,500 @ Fiscal Year.

Visit the National Guard Virtual Armory website where you can get the latest information on Education Benefits for Citizen Soldiers.

Army Reserve (USAR)

The Army Reserve offers opportunities for selected reserve soldiers to pursue their education on a voluntary basis. Voluntary education plays a vital role in a reservist's career because it enhances promotional opportunities. Voluntary education differs from military education and training which is required for MOS/AOC. If you are interested in participating, voluntary education must be completed on personal time with financial assistance provided by the Army Reserve. You are strongly encouraged to become familiar with and utilize all available education benefits and programs.

Army Reservists may go to https://rcms.ocar.army.pentagon.mil/education/ and sign in using their AKO login and password to submit TA requests online.

The USAR offers:

100% tuition assistance up to $250 per semester hour, or $166 per quarter hour, not to exceed $4,500 annually per servicemember.

75% up to $250 per SH, $166 per quarter hour, and $4500 per FY for officers pursuing a bachelors degree.

Eligibility:

The soldier must be a drilling reservist in good standing.

The soldier must declare an educational goal leading to a credential higher than current degree level.

Enlisted soldiers and warrant officers must have sufficient time remaining on their term of service to complete the course before separation.

Commissioned officers must have at least four years of Selected Reserve service remaining from the date of completion of the course for which tuition assistance is provided.