Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Emily K Johnston | NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON (July 25, 2018) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Destiny...... read more read more
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Policy changes to the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program were announced to expand the professional development opportunities and enhance degree completion of Sailors.
The changes in NAVADMIN 127-18, released May 22, present higher education options to lead to more capable and engaged Sailors.
“This gives Sailors more opportunities to take classes,” said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Destiny Kepple, from Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. “It affords them more control and flexibility in their education.”
Effective June 1, the 16-semester hour fiscal year limit was rescinded. Sailors can now use TA with a funding cap of $4,500, increased from the previous effective cap of $4,000.
According to NAVADMIN 127-18, TA will continue to be paid up to the DoD established limits, currently set at $250 per semester hour, $166.67 per quarter hour or $16.67 per clock hour. Tuition exceeding these limits, in addition to fees, books and instructional materials will continue to be the responsibility of the Sailor.
“The first step to receiving TA is visiting the Navy College website and familiarizing yourself with the process,” said Kepple. “It’s simple, but it’s important that each step is executed properly.”
Once familiar with the process, communicate with potential schools to ensure they accept DoD TA. You can then generate a degree plan with your school of choice and upload it to the Navy College website.
After a degree plan has been approved, the service member may fill out a Nimitz request chit, which is comprised of the list of eligibility requirements on the Navy College website. Once completed, the chit will be routed through the service member’s chain of command, and the education service office (ESO) for approval to apply for TA.
Once TA has been reviewed and approved by the ESO, an email will generate with a payment voucher to the service member to take to the school’s registrar.
“There’s no question that having a college education is good for you, whether you take it as part of your knowledge growth or as a key factor in your career path,” said Kepple. “But, an education costs money, which is important in anyone’s decision to pursue a degree. As most people are aware, the GI bill is commonly used upon a service member’s release from active duty to pay for schooling. But why wait? You have the initiative to make your life better, so why not start now?”
For the most current information on all voluntary education opportunities, visit the Navy College Program website at http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/.
| Date Taken: | 07.25.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2018 12:30 |
| Story ID: | 286060 |
| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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