Military Tuition Assistance

As an active duty, National Guard, or Reserve Uniformed service member, you may be eligible for military Tuition Assistance (TA) to help pay your tuition. Your TA benefits may even cover the entire cost of your NCU education with the special tuition rates we offer in conjunction with TA.

Learn more about our special tuition rates offered to service members using military TA.

Veterans Education Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers education benefits for veterans and their eligible dependents and spouses as described in the brief overview below. For information about how to receive your VA benefits at NCU, visit our VA Benefits FAQ’s page. For specific details about your eligibility, we recommend that you contact the VA directly at www.gibill.va.gov or call toll-free 1.888.442.4551.

Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) — Chapter 30 Enlistment after July 1, 1985 is required. The service person must have participated in the pay reduction program. The monthly payment rates vary with the length and type of service. Monthly self-certification is required to insure benefit payments.

Montgomery GI Bill — Selected Reserves – Chapter 1606 Enlistment or extension for six years selected reserve or National Guard duty after July 1, 1985 is required, and does not require a contribution by the service member. You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of educational benefits, which end 10 years from the date you become eligible for the program.

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) — Chapter 1607 This is a new education benefit available to certain individuals who were activated on or after September 11, 2001.

VA Vocational Rehabilitation — Chapter 31 This program is available to some veterans who have a service-connected disability of 20 percent or greater. Although the date of entry to active service is not considered, it is advised that students use this benefit within twelve years of the date of discharge. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact your state VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services Office.

VEAP Post Viet Nam Era — Chapter 32 Enlistment between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 is required in order to participate in this program. Contributions must have been made to VEAP accounts while on active duty while this program was open to be eligible.

Viet Nam Era GI Bill — Chapter 34/30 Some members or veterans who entered active duty prior to January 1, 1977, and had remaining Chap 34 entitlement on January 1, 1990, were automatically converted to the Montgomery GI Bill Program. Breaks in service can affect this entitlement and the eligibility period for use. If you have questions concerning your eligibility for MGIB, contact your Service MGIB Program Manager or VA for assistance. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact VA directly.

Survivor and Dependents Education Assistance (DEA) — Chapter 35 A child or spouse of a service-connected deceased or 100-percent-permanently disabled veteran may be eligible for VA educational assistance. The marital status of a dependent child is not a factor in determining eligibility. Benefits may be used until the dependent has reached the age of twenty-six or for eight years from the date that eligibility is determined, whichever is later.

Educational Assistance Test Program Section 901 Those eligible for this program should already be aware of their eligibility. However, please contact the VA at www.va.gov or toll-free 1.888.442.4551 to speak to a Veterans Benefits Counselor if you have questions about your eligibility.