Federal Tuition Assistance

What is it?

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) is a financial assistance provided for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals.

How Do I Qualify?

• Be currently serving in good standing in the ARNG and have a Common Access Card (CAC)

• Not be flagged

• Not have a hold on your ArmyIgnitED account (once created)

• Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA for undergraduate courses or a 3.0 or higher GPA for graduate courses Service Requirement/Obligation:

• Enlisted: Cannot have less than 60 days from course START date before ETS and course END date less than 14 days from ETS date

• Officers and Warrant Officers: Subject to a two-year active duty service obligation (ADSO) or four-year reserve duty obligation (RDSO

What Do I Get?

• Up to $250 per semester hour, up to 18 SHs for a total of $4,500 per fiscal year (Max TA and CA)

• One degree at each of the following levels, Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s

• Lifetime limit of 130 undergraduate semester hours and 39 graduate semester hours • CAN be used simultaneously with Chapter 1606/ MGIB-SR for the same course, when attending half-time or more

 • One academic certificate (undergraduate or graduate) up to 21 semester hours per lifetime/career

How do I apply?

• Go to https://armyignited.cce.af.mil/ and establish an account by clicking “Get Started” (CAC ID required)

• Complete the AIED 101 Training & Decision Support Tool

• Request an Education Goal (select your school and degree program)

• Enroll in courses at your School

• Return to ArmyIgnitED and request TA for the courses you want to use TA for

• Courses can be requested up to 60 days prior to the course start date, but MUST be requested at least 7 days prior to the start date of the course

• Once courses are approved, ‘go back to ArmyIgnitED, print the authorization form and provide it to the school

• An evaluated degree plan/audit will be required after registration of two courses using FTA funding.

For More Information:

Contact the Education Office: 717-861-8213 or via email at ng.pa.paarng.list.jfhq-g1-education@army.mil.