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Military Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance for Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard

Sessions College programs are approved for military tuition assistance (TA) as a participating institution in the Department of Defense voluntary education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Sessions College tuition plans minimize your out-of-pocket costs when you use TA for certificate program enrollment.

Sessions College advisors are experienced in serving active duty military, their spouses, and veterans as current students and alumni. Advisors will help you provide documentation to meet the specific requirements of each branch of the armed services, whether you seek tuition assistance for the Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard.

Active Servicemember Discount

Certificate program tuition plans for active military servicemembers are as follows:

	Tuition	Your cost
Professional Certificate	$6,250	$4,750
Advanced Certificate*	Starting at $7,750*	Starting at $6,250*

*Advanced Certificate students select one or more areas of concentration. Total program tuition at enrollment is based on number of concentrations selected.

With Sessions College online curriculum, no textbooks are required and educational discounts for software are available to enrolled students.  

Jump directly to tuition assistance information for your branch of the armed forces:

Army | Navy | Marine Corps | Air Force | Coast Guard

Army Tuition Assistance

The Army offers tuition assistance programs to all active duty servicemembers in support of their education goals. Eligibility requests and payment are conveniently processed through the online GoArmyEd portal.

Next steps:

1. Go to GoArmyEd.com.

2. Click on "Learn About GoArmyED."

3. Click on "Launch Pocket Reference Guide."

4. Go to page 2 for complete step-by-step instructions or download this PDF and go to page 2 for complete step-by-step instructions.

Navy Tuition Assistance

The Navy offers active duty sailors tuition assistance programs to support their education goals. In addition, the Navy permits sailors to exceed the general DoD annual maximum allowance of $4,500. TA is available to Naval Officer and Enlisted active duty personnel as well as Naval Reservists on continuous active duty. The Navy Tuition Assistance program pays up-front the tuition and fees charged by educational institutions for course enrollments. All sailors eligible for TA can participate through a Navy College Office. Navy TA pays for both classroom and independent study/distance learning courses, provided program length does not exceed 240 clock hours per individual per fiscal year.

Next Steps:

1. Contact your Sessions Admissions Advisor to let him or her know you are interested in a program.

2. Contact the Navy College Office to talk to an education counselor and apply for TA.

3. Obtain approval from an education counselor for TA or through the Air Force Virtual Education Center before enrollment.

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance

The Marine Corps offers tuition assistance programs to all active duty marines in support of their education goals. All first time students must complete a "TA Orientation" class (College 101) prior to using TA. This class is offered by the Marine Corps and can be completed online. Note that TA is authorized for officers only if they agree to remain on active duty for two (2) years after completing the TA funded course.

Next Steps:

1. Contact your Sessions admissions advisor to let her know you are interested in by completing an admissions form or emailing us at .

2. Contact your ESO to express your interest in the program.

3. Obtain approval for TA through the appropriate education counselor before enrollment.

Air Force Tuition Assistance

The Air Force offers tuition assistance programs to all active duty airmen in support of their education goals. All active duty airmen/women who are eligible can participate in the TA program through the Air Force Virtual Education Center at the Air Force portal. Note that TA for courses is not available for courses that have already started or start more than 30 days into the future. Air Force Reserve are also eligible to participate in the DANTES/TAMP program (see below).

Next Steps:

1. Contact your Sessions admissions advisor to let her know you are interested in a program by completing an admissions form or emailing us at .

2. Set up your Air Force account at the Air Force Virtual Education Center at the Air Force portal.

3. Obtain approval from an education counselor for TA or through the Air Force Virtual Education Center before enrollment.

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance

The Coast Guard offers eligible personnel tuition assistance programs to support their education goals. TA is available to active duty, reserve, and civilian employees in the Coast Guard. All Coast Guard personnel eligible for TA can participate through USCG Institute managed by the U.S. Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center. Please note that Coast guard TA does not cover course registration fees or the cost of any tools or equipment that becomes the property of the student. Officers must complete one-year service upon completion of the course.

Next Steps:

1. Contact your Sessions Admissions Advisor to let her know you are interested in a program by completing an admissions form or emailing us at .

2. Download Coast Guard authorization forms. Use the USCG TA Application (CG-4147) to apply for TA and obtain a TA Authorization form (CGI-1560).

3. Make sure you have approval from an education counselor or USCG for TA before enrollment.

Dantes

The DANTES Tuition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) facilitates tuition assistance for Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) personnel for either classroom or distance learning courses. Eligible Air Force Reserve personnel can apply to participate in this program at the DANTES site.

Personnel must receive official approval from a unit education representative for their course of study. Service members are responsible for paying tuition and fees up front and will be reimbursed by DANTES upon proof of successful completion of the program.