Tuition Assistance (TA) 

Applying for Tuition Assistance 

Follow the instructions for your military service branch regarding how to request Tuition Assistance (TA) through the perspective portal for your course(s) in your military education portal. 

For any questions regarding submitting a Tuition Assistance (TA) form, please contact the UA Online Military Services team at uadistancemilitary@ua.edu or (205) 348-6220. You can book a one-on-one phone or virtual appointment with their military service team member. 

After Admission

• Receive Academic Advising. 
• Register for courses in myBama. 
• Request Tuition Assistance by selecting the TA request link. 
• You will receive an email confirmation acknowledging your form is being sent forward to the UA Student Account Services Office for processing. 

TA Request Timeline

For each term, service members can begin requesting TA 60 days prior to the start of classes. 

All TA requests must be submitted and approved at least seven days prior to the start of classes each semester to allow time for processing. TA requests submitted fewer than seven business days before the start date and that are not approved prior to the start date will not be considered for TA funding for that term. 

General Information about Military Tuition Assistance 

• TA is exclusive to currently serving members of the Armed Forces. If your ETS date falls during the academic semester you will not get TA for that semester. 
• TA is requested on a course-by-course basis, and each course must be part of an approved degree program. 
• TA cannot be used for a lateral degree (you cannot use TA to earn a 2nd bachelor’s degree) 
• TA can be reimbursed for up to 100% of the course cost, not to exceed $250 per credit hour; up to $4500 per fiscal year applies for Air Force, Navy, and Marines. Army cannot exceed $250 per credit hour; up to $4000 per fiscal year and Coast Guard cannot exceed $250 per credit hour; up to $2250 per fiscal year. (Fiscal year resets on October 1) 
• TA may not cover all course fees. 
• TA can be used in conjunction with the GI Bill®, but with some restrictions; contact The University of Alabama Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (VMA) for guidance at 205-348-0983 or email vma@ua.edu. 
• TA requests should be completed prior to the start of the semester. Each military service branch has its own deadline. 
• You must clear all prior balances and holds with the University in order to confirm your schedule each term. 
• TA is a tuition reimbursement program; you will not receive an up-front payment. Payments are made directly to the University and may be applied later in the semester. You must pay all tuition due on your account when viewable. If you cannot pay the amount due by the confirmation date, the University offers the option to pay in full or to pay via participation in a payment plan. There is a $30.00 deferment fee. Payments not made by the provided deadline will result in schedule cancellation. Accounts that do not have TA applied must still be confirmed. 

Military/Veteran Contact Information