Army Tuition Assistance

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Benefit Information

  • Army Tuition Assistance
  • Tuition Assistance (TA) only covers the cost of tuition, regardless of which military branch you serve in. Students are responsible for all fees and textbooks.
  • Service members should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling at the college.
  • Federal TA cannot be used at the same time as Chapter 1606
  • TA must be fully approved within ArmyIgnitED portal more than 7 days prior to start of the course.
  • TA can be used at the same time as Financial Aid FAFSA

How to Apply / Use Benefits

Service members should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling at the college.  TA must be fully approved within ArmyIgnitED portal more than 7 days prior to start of the course.

  1. Create an ArmyIgnitED user account. How to Guide-Create a Student User Account
  2. Send official transcripts
    • Army
    • All college transcripts
  3. Meet with Jeanmarie Corrado, Veteran Academic Advisor, [email protected]
  4. Meet with Sharon Painter, Military Benefits Official, [email protected]
  5. Submit your Education Path for approval.  How to Guide- Create Education Paths
  6. Request TA via ArmyIgnitED
  7. Enroll in classes
  8. Check Degree progress by reviewing your academic advising report >>MyLaurelridge>>SIS>>My Student Information>> Academic Records>>My Academic Records
  9. Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form
  10. Provide approved TA authorization to Sharon Painter or email to [email protected]
  11. Pay balance. TA only pays for tuition. Student is responsible for any fees, software or textbooks.
  12. Attend and complete the course(s)

Tuition/Fees/Books

  • Tuition Assistance is paid directly to Laurel Ridge
  • Student is responsible for all fees, software and textbooks.
  • Reductions in enrollment may cause a debt to student
  • TA can be used at the same time as Financial Aid FAFSA
    • Kaitlyn Lambert, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, is available for any questions, [email protected]

Questions?

Contact Fort Greggs Army Education Center with questions

  • Call:  804-765-3570

    Secondary: 804-765-3571

 

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