Military Tuition Assistance Checklist

[Pages:5]Military Tuition Assistance Checklist

The Department of Defense (DoD) has mandated a uniform tuition assistance (TA) fiscal policy across the Services. Service TA Programs include Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy. The per semester hour cap is $250 and the fiscal year ceiling is $4,500. To ensure all service members participating in off-duty, postsecondary education programs are provided quality education programs, the Department of Defense established the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Getting Started 1. Apply to Admission to MTSU 2. Establish a GoArmyEd Account 3. See your academic advisor 4. Register for classes 5. Follow the steps to upload documents in the GoArmyEd portal 6. Ask your advisor to sign your degree plan. This can be any of the following: a. Upper division form signed by advisor b. Advising worksheet signed by the advisor c. Army form 104R, Planned Academic Program Worksheet, signed by advisor. d. If a course is not specifically listed on the degree plan (elective), a memo on MTSU letterhead is needed stating the course will count toward the degree. 7. Check GoArmyEd portal to ensure all courses are approved (with green check mark). You will receive an email from GoArmyEd for each approved/denied course. 8. Print Authorization from GoArmyEd and take to the Business Office, Cope 103.

Need Information: Army: All other branches see representative in your unit

MTSU Contact for military tuition assistance: Veterans Affairs, Ray Howell, 615-898-2601, KUC 128 (general questions) Military Center/Vet Success, 615-898-5502, KUC 124 (how to upload documents) Business Office, Sherri Justice, Business Office, 615-898-2167, Cope 103 (payment)

How to become a student at MTSU?

Admissions How to apply for undergraduate admission? , Cope Administration Building, Room 208.

How to submit military training records for credit evaluation? MTSU Admissions Office, Scott Hurt (615-898-2457), Cope Administration Building Policy regarding Credit by Exam, CLEP, CEEB, DSST, Credit by Special Exam, International Baccalaureate Program, Military Service Credits: Access university undergraduate catalog at

What are the immunization requirements? ; Submit a copy of your DD214 with the form below:

What are the Tennessee Residency Requirements? If there is any reason to question your status as a permanent resident of Tennessee, we will classify you out-ofstate until we receive a completed in-state classification application and supporting documents. Click on the link below for a copy of the in-state classification application online. The in-state classification application should be filed with the Admissions Office at least 10 days in advance of the start of the semester so that we will have time to process it before your fees are due.

Undergraduate Students: In-State Classification for Fee-Paying Purposes Application Form Full-Time/Part-Time Classification Form for Fee Paying Purposes Academic Common Market - Eligible Undergraduate Programs and Participating States For additional information regarding undergraduate credit, contact Scott Hurt at (615) 898-2457.

Graduate Students: Graduate Application for In-State Classification Academic Common Market - Eligible Graduate Programs and Participating States

What is MTSU's Transfer Credit Policy?

Policy: Transfer Student Checklist: mtsu.edu/admissn/transfer/transfer_checklist.php What is TEAM (Transfer Credit Evaluation Process)?



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Military tuition and assistance pays for tuition and fees only. Students may receive TA money for 130 hours. Per semester hour cap is $250 and the fiscal year ceiling is $4,500. The Army will pay 100 percent of the tuition and authorized fees charged by a school up to the established per semester hour cap and fiscal year ceiling. Authorized fees covered by TA are mandatory fees that are associated with an individual course enrollment. Non-refundable fees and fees that are not linked to individual course enrollments (e.g., application fees, graduation fees) are not covered by TA.

How to request tuition assistance? 1. Establish GoArmyEd Account, see advisor and register for classes. 2. Student must upload Statement of Understanding. Need help? Go to the Military Center, KUC 124, for assistance or call 615-898-5502. 3. Student must submit a degree plan. This must be on university letterhead with advisor/university designee signature. If you provide a degree audit, must print on MTSU letterhead with signature. If a course is not specifically listed on the degree plan (elective), a memo is needed from the school stating that it will count toward degree. See checklist above. 4. Students may apply for TA 60 days in advance of the beginning of term. It is important to apply early particularly if eligible for additional benefits or financial aid. ROTC students must present a memo stating they are working toward achieving commission to become an officer. This is needed for the Military Science courses unless you are a Military Science minor. 5. Once the TA has been approved, print the Tuition Assistance Authorization form and submit to the MTSU Business Office, Cope 103. To print this form select the "Request TA" Smart Link from your home page, then select "View Historical TA Request Authorization Forms" and select the "Search" button. Select the desired TA Request form, a new screen will open and you can put a check in the "Print Select" checkbox for the forms you want to print. Select the "Print TA Form" button and a report will run that will allow you to print out your TA Request form. Forms turned in after three weeks into the semester may not be processed until the next invoicing period.

How to find information regarding financial aid? or Cope Administration Building, Room 218 Scholarships:

How to request G.I. Bill benefits? Contact Ray Howell, KUC 128, Veterans Affairs Office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(615) 898-2601 or (615) 898-5040; fax: (615) 898-2082; E-mail: ray.howell@mtsu.edu For additional information regarding the certification process for benefits:

Go to Veterans Services/Video Tutorial for a step-by-step

snapshot of the online certification process. Tuition & Fee information:

Decide on a major Selecting your major and registering for classes is a critical step in the process of attending MTSU. A full list of degrees offered at MTSU can be found here. If you are undecided, MTSU's career center has a number of useful tools to help you determine the best degree for you:

Advising 1. Advising is required for all new freshmen and new transfer students before registration. If you have decided on your major, you will be assigned an advisor from the department of your major. 2. If you have not decided on a major, you should contact the University College Advising Center at (615) 898-2339. You will be assigned an advisor and can schedule a meeting. 3. Academic advising is recommended each semester to ensure that you stay on track for graduation. Please contact your academic advisor to review your progress, work out a schedule of classes, obtain program updates/changes, and seek help in making academic decisions. Getting advised early will allow you to register on time. 4. Any student with a prescribed course requirement must be advised by an advisor in the University College Advising Center (UCAC) until all requirements are completed. 5. All currently enrolled undergraduate students with less than 30 hours earned are required to be advised by their faculty/college/UCAC advisor as determined by the college's advising plan before registration is permitted. An email will be sent to your MTMAIL email account with specific instructions. A hold will appear on your account preventing priority registration if advising has not been completed. 6. All undeclared students are required to see their UCAC advisor. 7. All preprofessional students must be advised by their preprofessional advisor.

How to Find your Advisor on RaiderNet? 1. Log in to PipelineMT, click on the RaiderNet tab, then on the Student tab, and select Registration. 2. Select a term and submit. (Make sure you select the correct term.) 3. Click on Assigned Advisor(s). 4. See all assigned advisor(s) including office locations, emails, and phone numbers.

Adult Degree Completion Program Contact Cathy Delametter:

Bookstore

Class Attendance Active Military Called to Service: Class Attendance Policy:

Courses Search for courses on RaiderNet for a specific term: Undergraduate catalog: Graduate catalog:

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Military Center & VetSuccess Contact: Heather Conrad, Vet Success Counselor 615-898-2974; heather.conrad@ , KUC 124

Registration Information The link below provides important dates and deadlines regarding registration including drops, adds, late registration and withdrawal information.

VetSuccess Program on MTSU Campus Contact: Heather Conrad, Vet Success Counselor 615-898-2974; heather.conrad@, KUC 124

The VetSuccess Program provides guidance and support with education benefits: ? Vocational exploration and assistance in selecting a suitable career/major ? Assistance in applying for healthcare benefits ? Referrals for medical and mental health ? Help to access, understand, and apply for VA benefits ? Referrals for readjustment counseling services for eligible Veterans and their families ? Coordination with school faculty/staff to provide Veteran specific service ? Job placement assistance and coordination with Local Veterans' Employment Representatives and

Training Service ? Assistance in locating community and other resources

Ways to earn College Credit Earn Credit by Exam, CLEP, CEEB, DSST, Credit by Special Exam, International Baccalaureate Program, Military Service Credits. For more information access university undergraduate catalog at Global Studies Credit: students who have lived, worked or traveled in another country may be eligible to earn upper division credit for that experience. Prior Learning Assessment program: obtain college credit for learning through work, seminars, training programs, military education program and certification programs.

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