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Congress demands answers on Army’s tuition assistance failure
After months of problems getting schools and students reimbursed for their classes, the Army faces scrutiny from Congress on IgnitED's failed launch.
By Davis Winkie
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Tuition assistance back online, but many soldiers still need reimbursements
Some soldiers are still waiting on the Army to reimburse their schools.
By Davis Winkie
Top 10 tuition assistance colleges by service: fiscal 2018
These are the schools attracting the most service members from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
Here’s the top 50 schools for tuition assistance, ranked for 2018
A Military Times analysis of fiscal 2017 data from the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
Now that all TA funds are gone, what’s next for Navy education?
When Congress refills the TA coffers, the money will come with new rules about how it can be used.
By Mark D. Faram
The Navy just shut down TA until October
As late as two months ago, Pentagon officials told Navy Times that they were trying to scrounge for extra dollars for the TA program while holding current rules in place. But those efforts apparently fell short.
By Mark D. Faram
The Marine Corps is scrapping minimum in-service time requirements for using tuition assistance
Marines previously had to wait 18 months to use tuition assistance; before that it was two years.
By Shawn Snow
More sailors, airmen and Marines are using TA — but fewer soldiers
The biggest drops in the TA program over recent years have come in the Army. That trend shows no sign of letting up.
By George Altman
Commentary: This recent change by federal officials puts student vets at risk
"We hope that the Department of Education will take the necessary steps to provide this valuable information to student veterans once again."
By Daniel Elkins
Rebootcamp Roundup: October 12
On this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup: Veteran unemployment holds steady, GI Bill users are waiting longer than normal for their benefits, and the service branches offer tips for using TA to get a degree.
By Natalie Gross
Everything you need to know about tuition assistance, by service
Did you know that you can earn a degree in the military without spending a penny of your own money and without using up any of your GI Bill benefits? Here’s everything you need to know about the rules governing TA, as well as some tips for getting the most out of the benefit.
By Natalie Gross