Tuition Assistance and
Financial Aid
Tuition Assistance
The Department of Defense has a uniform Tuition Assistance (TA) policy accross the military services that provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs. Soldiers can obtain their TA benefit by accessing www.GoArmyEd.com. The Presidio of Monterey Education Center provides tuition assistance guidance to members of sister services to obtain TA through their respective branch of service.
Federal, State and Private Financial Aid
There are numerous ways to finance one’s education. Ask your education professionals about in-state rates at public schools, MyCAA, grants, including the California Board of Governor’s Grant, student loans, work-study programs, and scholarships.
Veterans Administration (VA) Education Benefits Programs
Education Center counselors advise on the Montgomery GI Bill, College Fund, Veterans Education Assistance Program, Top-Up, Post 9/11 GI Bill, and other VA education benefits programs. These benefits support a variety of training including college studies, vocational schooling, apprenticeship/OJT programs, correspondence study, testing and more. Visit www.gibill.va.gov for comprehensive benefit program information.
