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Active Army Tuition Assistance

Military Online Learning Guide

Armed-Ed.com designed this page specifically for Active Duty soldiers in the United States Army. We have developed an 8 step process that takes the soldier from ordering military transcripts to requesting Federal Tuition Assistance.

As an active duty member of the United States Army, in good standing, you’re benefits include:

100% Tuition and fees up to $4500 per fiscal

When is the fiscal yearThe fiscal year starts October 1st and ends September 30th

$250.00 per semester credit hour
Or
$166.00 per quarter credit hour What does this mean The Army will pay for tuition and fees up to this amount. Ex. If you choose a school that charges $300.00 per credit hour, the Army will pay for $250.00 per credit hour. You as the soldier would be responsible for the remaining $50.00 per credit hour (most classes are 3 credit hours) Note: Army Tuition Assistance does not cover the cost of Books.

Common Question:

What happens if my school's tuition and fees cost more than that?The Army offers a GI Bill "Top Up benefit." This allows your Montgomery GI Bill to pay the difference between what Tuition Assistance Pays and what the course costs.

Step by Step Tuition Assistance Instructions
Active Duty Army

Transcripts (Active Army)

Now that you know what your benefits are the next step is gather all your transcripts from any school that you’ve attended. Check their website to see how to obtain copies (most schools need official transcripts) What is an official transcriptAn official transcript bears the Institutional Seal, as well as appropriate signatures. Most of the time a transcript is only considered "official" if it is sent by an institution to an institution.

Next you will need to get a copy of your AARTS Transcripts. What is thisAARTS stands for Army American counsel on education Registry Transcript System. This is essentially everything you've done in the Army, from basic training to AIT. It's equivalent to college transfer credits at some colleges.

Follow this link for AARTS transcripts


Click on “Personal Transcripts”	Enter Social Sec. Number & DOB

	Choosing a Degree
Now you have copies of your transcripts as well as your military transcripts. It’s time to pick a degree. I can’t offer much help here. You have to decide what you want to do. Do you want a desk job, a degree in law enforcement do you want to teach, do you like computers, etc. Check out our Degree Profiles for help.

Picking a School

This is one of the most important steps that you’re going to take. There are a lot of things to consider when attending a school. There are different types of schools, and accreditation. You have to consider your learning style. Are you a self paced learner, or do you learn better with structure. Some schools have military scholarships, some don’t, there are so many different options, and your perfect school is out there. Military Friendly Schools

The Evaluation Process

Now that you’ve talked to a few schools, hopefully you narrowed the search down to one. They have the degree that you want, they have the online learning method that best fits you, and you’re excited to start. The school is going to perform an evaluation of your previous transcripts, for your selected program. Once that’s completed, the school should furnish you with what’s known as a degree plan/education plan What is thisYou’ll need this later. *Note: Some schools may charge a fee for the evaluation or application*

Registering For Goarmyed/Earmyu

You have your degree plan in hand, if you haven’t already done so, you have to register for a GoarmyEd/Earmyu username and password. Click on this GoArmyed


Click on “New Users Tab”	Enter Social Sec. Number & DOB

Your information should populate.
Your username and password will be emailed to your AKO account.

Statement of Understanding

Your next step is to sign and submit your statement of understanding What is this | Get it now If you are an E-6 or below, you must sign the document & get your commanding officer to sign. If you are an E-7 or above, only your signature is required. Once you have the necessary signatures, take or fax your Statement of Understanding & Degree Plan to your education office/center.

Requesting Tuition Assistance

You now have a school, a degree plan, you are registered with GoarmyEd/Earmyu, and you are ready to request tuition assistance. You should have an official start date from your school. (If you don’t, contact your school and request a start date) you’ll need it

Log on to GoarmyEd/Earmyu using your username and password.

Click on “My Virtual Education Center”
Click on “Enroll Withdraw/Drop Course”
Complete the “Common Application”
(It should pop up) you also have to write a short essay about why you want your education.
Verify Information and Continue
Click on “Self Service”
Under “Enrollment” click on “Enrollment Add Classes”
Select Term Date & Click Class Search
Select School from Drop Down Menu
In the “Select Subject” enter subject   E.g. (ECON 101 enter “ECON” )

In the “Catalog Number” enter number E.g. (ECON 101 enter “101”)
Click “Search”
Find your class start date in the right corner
Click On the Check mark in the left corner
Click On “Proceed to step 2 of 3”
Click “Process Enrollment”
To add another class repeat process.

	Contact Your School
Congratulations you’ve successfully requested tuition assistance for your course(s). Contact your school and let them know that you’ve completed the Tuition Assistance Request

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