Marines Tuition Assistance

Active Duty Marines

Marines 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.

Application Process

• First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA.


• Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the course by clicking on the TA Orientation link below. All others: Please proceed to your local base Lifelong Learning or Education Office.


• Marines must apply for and receive written authorization for TA through the appropriate education office, PRIOR to enrollment. Use form NETPDTC 1560.


• TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune for those east of the Mississippi and Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.

TA Orientation (Word format) (PDF format) (Zipped file). To save to disk, right click and select "Save Target As." When you have completed the orientation please fill out and print the certification form using the link below. Certification Form

Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR)

There are currently no Tuition Assistance programs for the Marine Corps Reserve. However, if you are activated under Title 10 then you qualify for the active duty Marine Corps Tuition Assistance.

To enroll or learn more call to speak with a Military Advisor at 1-877-758-7630.