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Tuition Assistance

UMSL is a proud signer of the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (the DoD MOU). If you intend to use a DoD education benefit (Federal or State Tuition Assistance) you must start this process with your unit Educational Service Officer (ESO) or your military counselor. Eligibility for the Tuition Assistance program depends on your branch of service. UMSL strives to be proactive in its compliance with DoD MOU policies related to Recruiting and Financial Aid practices.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. 

In compliance with Department of Defense policy, the University of Missouri – St. Louis will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the military Service branch.

Instances when a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) by Branch of Service:

Army
  • Eligible for FTA after completing one year of service after graduating AIT, OCS, or BOLC
  • FTA can be used towards a bachelor's, master's, certificate programs
  • Must be in good standing at your unit (not flagged)
  • Pays towards tuition only (no books or fees included)
  • Can be used for up to 16 semester hours per fiscal year (Oct 1 - Oct 1), not to exceed
    • $250 per semester credit hour, or
    • $4,000 maximum per fiscal year.
  • Members must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for undergraduate degree and 3.0 for graduate degrees
  • Apply at ArmyIgnited. Information needed for application (all in PDF format):
    1. Degree program must include soldier's name, degree name, school name, academic advisor's name, and list all courses required to complete the degree by course name, number, and number of semester hours per class.
    2. Itemized Billing Statement must include soldier's name, school name, and specifically show cost of tuition separate from additional fees.
    3. Course Schedule must include soldier's name, school name, course number, course name, number of semester hours, start and end dates for each course.

Questions? Contact Missouri Education Services Specialist: Bryan Steele at (573) 638-9500 ext. 37053

  Once approved, please take your award letter to the Student Financial Services Office.

State Tuition Assistance (TA)

 Eligibility

  • Must be a member of the Missouri Army/Air National Guard
  • Soldiers who have completed AIT, BOLC, or OCS but have not met the one year requirement ARE ELIGIBLE to use State Tuition Assistance prior to applying for and using Federal Tuition Assistance. 
  • Soldiers who meet the one year requirement after completion of AIT, BOLC, or OCS must apply and use Federal Tuition first.
  • Members must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

State TA

  • May only be utilized for one undergraduate degree
  • Pays 100% of tuition up to a maximum of $276.20 per credit hour
  • Can be used for up to 15 credit hours for the fall term, 15 hours for the spring, and 9 hours for the summer per year (July 1 - June 30).

To apply for benefits or learn more about the State TA program, visit the Missouri National Guard website OR Download the Application.

 Required Documentation:

  1. Completed application signed by your Commander
  2. Statement of Understanding
  3. Itemized Billing Statement must include soldier's name, school name, and specifically show cost of tuition separate from additional fees.
  4. Course Schedule must include soldier's name, school name, course number, course name, number of semester hours, start and end dates for each course.
  5. Official or unofficial transcripts – not required for first semester college students

Once approved, please take your award letter to the Cashier’s Office in the Millennium Student Center, room 327.

Questions?

  • Missouri Army Guard
    • SSG Brandon Klempke  - (573) 638-9500 Ext. 37689
  • Air Guard
    • State TA Manager: (573) 638-9671