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Initial & Follow-up Briefing1 OCT 2020
Military Tuition Assistance
AFVEC
https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/Click on each program link to learn more.
Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when accessing AFVEC.
On-Base Colleges at SJAFB
Central Michigan UniversityMaster Degrees
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityAssociate, Bachelor & Master Degrees
University of Mount Olive Associate and Bachelor Degrees
Wayne Community CollegeAssociate Degrees
All on-base colleges are regionally accredited.
To learn more about accreditation, visit the Council of Higher Education Accreditation website. https://www.chea.org/about-accreditation
Verify a school’s accreditation here: https://www.chea.org/directories
Tuition Assistance (TA)
• Tuition paid for institutions with a signed DoD MoU up to…• $3,750 per fiscal year (1 Oct – 30 Sept)• $250 per semester hour (sh) or $166 per quarter hour (qh) maximum• fees and books are NOT covered by TA
• TA credit hour caps• undergraduate – up to 124sh/186qh• graduate – up to 42sh/63qh
• includes undergraduate pre-requisites on an evaluated degree plan
• Supports off-duty, part-time attendance• excess of part-time will result in personal financial obligation
• Must be on active duty for entire length of course• Officers must have a DOS 2yrs or more after the end date of the course and incur a
2yr ADSC when using TA
• Ineligibility factors…• UIF or control roster• a current referral EPR/OPR • failed or overdue most recent physical fitness test
AFI 36-2670_AFGM2020-02, 29 SEP 2020
Tuition Assistance (TA)
• Before approval, provide official documentation of all courses & degrees completed prior to joining the military to the education office
• Requires completion of interest inventory and counseling by AF education counselor before…
• initial TA approval• Exception: CCAF education goal
• a degree or school change
• Allows two degree program/school changes• not allowed to change if…
• 90sh/135qh completed towards undergraduate degree• 9sh/14qh completed towards graduate degree
• Will fund for enlisted members…• one civilian associate degree after completing CCAF degree• an initial or subsequent CCAF degree regardless of associate degree or higher
already earned
TA continued…
• Remedial course(s) required for English & math can be covered• must be included on the degree plan• for CCAF, school must certify in writing the need for course(s)• count towards 124sh limit & GPA requirement
• Pre-requisites for commissioning programs can be covered• see AF education counselor for more information
• TA will NOT fund• repeated/equivalent courses previously completed regardless of funding
source (includes CLEP/DSST)• audited courses or zero credit courses• courses that apply toward a goal at a lower or equal level of education
already attained either before or after entering the service• unauthorized or fraudulently obtained TA will be reimbursed by the member
• post-master’s courses, doctorate degrees & equivalents
TA continued…• Official evaluated degree plan required
• unofficial may used for first two classes• not required for CCAF education goal• must show your name, name of college, total credits required for degree, # of
transfer credits, list of classes to be completed• transfer credits includes academic tests, CCAF credit, other AF training, courses taken at colleges/universities
• Request TA no earlier than 45 days but no later than 7 days prior to the term start date
• term date not available? you may be too early or late! Do not select the next available term date!! Call the education office if you are unsure.
• must be approved prior to the course start date• Supervisor not available? Use next line supervisor (flight/section chief, superintendent, etc)
within your chain of command• TA will NOT be re-created on/after the start date if your supervisor did not receive or
approve your TA request on time
• Report any course or schedule change to the education office immediately
Grades
GPA requirements• undergraduate: 2.0 GPA after completion of 15sh• graduate: 3.0 after completion of 6sh
Note: GPA is calculated using all TA funded courses regardless of reimbursement actions
Final grades• must be posted in AFVEC within 60 days of course end date• grade notification emails sent from AFPC– pay attention to suspense date to
avoid reimbursement of TA• once reimbursement starts, it will not be stopped or deferred
• allow the school 30 days after the class ends to update grades in AFVEC before submitting grades to the education office
Incomplete grades• must attain a satisfactory grade with-in the time limit stipulated by the college or
120 calendar days from the end date of the course, whichever comes first• not eligible for additional TA until the incomplete is resolved• reimbursement begins if a satisfactory grade is not received by the 120 day deadline• grade submitted after 120 days - no refund
Reimbursement of TA
• Grades of …• “D” or below for undergraduate • “C” or below graduate
• Grade of “W”• withdrawing from a course may require a portion or 100% of tuition be repaid• check your school’s policy, consult your student handbook, or speak with your
school advisor• consult with the Education Office prior to dropping or withdrawing from a class
• AFPC will send reimbursement notification emails – pay attention to suspense date – 30 days to respond
• contact your school to address & update any grade discrepancies before the suspense date
• DD FORM 139 processed on the 31st day to initiate deduction of reimbursement from military pay
• After reimbursement, TA may be used to repeat the course once
Waivers for Course Withdrawals
Circumstances must clearly show the events were beyond your control and you have first asked for an exception to policy from the school.
• Circumstances that may be considered…• short notice PCS/TDY where you had no prior knowledge• unexpected hospitalization• emergency leave
• Waivers will not be considered if using TA…• in an AEF cycle, while deployed or in the zone for PME attendance• during scheduled medical procedures or planned leave• while taking multiple courses• while awaiting commissioning program
• Supporting documentation and a signed letter by your commander/first sergeant must be submitted in PDF format
• No waivers for unsatisfactory grades
TA process
1. In AFVEC – update contact & supervisor information; complete Virtual MILTA Benefits Training.
a)Official AF email address and alternate email address required
2. Submit copies of all previous college transcripts to the education office.3. Complete one of the following career/interest inventories for initial goal approval or change of
goal (exception: CCAF education goal).
Career Path Decide: https://careerpathdecide.usalearning.gov/
Kuder® Career Interests Assessment: https://dantes.kuder.com/landing-page
My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
4. Email the results of your assessment to the education office.
5. Search for a college. a) Factors to consider: accreditation; costs; course format (classroom, online, or
blended/hybrid); length of term; credit transfer policy
Air Force Virtual Education Center: https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/
TA Decide: www.dodmou.com/tadecide
College Navigator: www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Initial TA process continued
6. Contact college representative to complete admissions.7. In AFVEC, create an Education Goal and load degree plan.
EXCEPTION: CCAF goal does not require a degree plan or school selection
8. Meet with college advisor to select courses.
9. In AFVEC, Apply for Funding.Ensure TA request has CORRECT college, start/end dates, course code, course title, credit hours, tuition cost, etc
10. Register for course with college after TA is approved.When you register for a course, you are obligated to pay for it. If you do not request TA before you register or on time, you will have to self-pay for the course.
11. Attend class and ensure grades are submitted in AFVEC within 60 days of course end date.
12. Repeat steps 7-11 each term you wish to use TA.13. Submit your official evaluated degree plan to the education office after your first two classes to
continue receiving TA – send via email to [email protected].
Need additional money for college? Apply for financial aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Earn an Associate of Applied Science
in your AFSC
• Credits gained from…• military technical schools• civilian college courses • CLEP/DSSTs
• Requires 64sh & 5-skill level• CCAF is regionally accredited
CCAF requirements2017 catalog
Physical Education 4
Technical Education 24
Leadership, Management, & Military Studies 6
General Education: 15
*Communication 6 - Written OR3 each Written & Oral
Math 3
Social Science 3
Humanities 3
Program Electives 15
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED: 64
*Catalogs prior to 2017 require completion of
English & speech.
CLEP/DSSTEarn college credit for what you already know! Each test can award at least 3sh of college credit.
• 1st attempt freeo 2nd attempt is self-funded
• Study materialo SJAFB library o Online resources
• https://clep.collegeboard.org/• www.getcollegecredit.com
• Contact our National Test Center, University of Mount Olive @ SJAFB, to schedule a test: [email protected]
• Up to 30sh accepted by CCAF • Check your college catalog for acceptable tests and required scores
Applying college credit to CCAF
Send previous college transcripts as well as transcripts for courses funded by TA to CCAF for evaluation.
Request an official transcript be sent to CCAF via …
1) mail:CCAF/DESS100 South Turner BlvdMaxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114-3011
or
2) email: [email protected]
NOTE: CCAF will not accept transcripts from students or the education office. Official transcripts must be sent directly to CCAF.
VA Education Benefits
MGIB – CH 30Eligibility, Benefits & Expiration
• at least two years of honorable active duty service
• paid $100 per month for 12 months • have a high school diploma/GED• up to 36 months of education benefits for
approved programs• monthly benefit paid to you based on
enrollment status• benefits expire 10 years following release
from honorable active service• may contribute, while on AD, up to an
additional $600 to receive up to $5,400 in additional MGIB benefits
Post 9/11- CH 33Eligibility, Benefits & Expiration
• at least 90 days of honorable aggregate active duty service after Sept 10, 2001
• up to 36 months of education benefits for approved programs
• tuition/fees paid to the school • monthly housing allowance based on the
school’s zip code if more than HT enrollment • book stipend (max $1,000/yr)• benefits do not expire if date of discharge is on
or after 1 JAN 2013 – Forever GI Bill• benefits can be transferred to spouse or
dependent child – see myPers and VA website for further details
VA Education Benefits
VA Phone #: 1-888-442-4551https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Go online for information on Forever GI BILL, Top-up, GI Bill comparison tool & to apply for VA education benefits.
Contact InformationOffice Hours: Mon – Fri 0800-1600
Appointment required
Phone: 919-722-5800Email: [email protected]: https://www.sjfss.com/education-training/
To document review of TA briefing slides: 1) read, initial and sign slide/page #20; digital CAC signature
accepted
2) print completed slide/page #20 as a PDF and save w/ your name in the file name: TA BRIEF OCT 2020 LAST_FIRST NAME
3) email the PDF file to [email protected] and attach the results of your career/interest inventory (refer to slide #11).
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) REQUIREMENTS Reference AFI 36-2670_AFGM2020-02 (29 SEP 2020)
READ and initial the following:
1. _____ Maximum TA allowed is $3,750 per FY (1 Oct-30 Sep); $250 per semester hour (sh) or $166.00 per quarter hour (qh);covers tuition ONLY; books, fees, etc. not included. TA credit hour cap for undergraduate is 124sh/186qh; graduate is 42 sh/63qh.
2. _____ TA supports off-duty, part-time attendance. Taking a course load in excess of part-time will result in a personal financialobligation.
3. _____ Contact information must remain current in AFVEC to include official & alternate email addresses, supervisor, phone #,education level, etc.
4. _____ All previous college transcripts must be submitted to the education office, an interest inventory completed and counselingreceived before my education goal will be approved (initial or change).
5. _____ An approved degree plan must be on file for the first two classes; thereafter, an official evaluated degree plan showing alltransfer credit and all courses required for the degree must be submitted to the education office.
6. _____ TA requests must be submitted in AFVEC 7-45 days before term start date and approved prior to term start date. Anapproved TA has been digitally signed by the member, supervisor and education office. If your supervisor does not sign the TAprior to the class start date, TA will auto delete and cannot be reissued for that term. Military member ensures TA request isaccurate and the college receives a copy of the AF Form 1227 (TA form).
7. _____ Any course or schedule change must be reported to the education office immediately.8. _____ TA will not fund courses towards a goal at a lower or lateral level to one already attained either before or after entering the
Service. (Exceptions: one civilian associate after CCAF degree completion or an initial/subsequent CCAF degree regardless ofprevious degree earned).
9. _____ TA cannot be used for repeated courses or course equivalents regardless of funding source; includes CLEP/DSST.10. _____ Two degree program/school changes are allowed; not allowed if 90sh/135qh completed towards undergraduate or
9sh/14qh completed towards graduate degree.11. _____ If GPA drops below 2.0 for undergraduate after completion of 15sh or 3.0 for graduate after completion of 6sh, TA will not
be authorized. Courses must be self- funded and transcripts provided to the education office for GPA review.12. _____ TA must be reimbursed for grades of D, F, or W undergraduate and for C, D, F or W graduate. TA will only pay for one
retake after reimbursement.13. _____ Waivers for a grade of “W” will only be considered after I have asked for an exception to policy from the college and only if
the circumstances clearly show the events were beyond my control (emergency leave, unexpected hospitalization, or short-noticePCS/TDY with no prior knowledge).
14. _____ Using TA when in an Air Expeditionary Force cycle, in the zone for PME attendance, during scheduled medicalprocedures, planned leave, awaiting commissioning program, etc., will not be sufficient reason for requesting a waiver if coursesare not successfully completed.
15. _____ Grades must be reported to the education office within 60 days of the course end date; additional TA may not be issued ifgrades are missing.
16. _____ Reg AF enlisted members must be on active duty for the entire length of the course. Reg AF Officers must have a DOS ordeactivation date that is 2 yrs or more after the end date of the course. Officers incur a two-year active duty service commitmentwhen using TA. Activated Guard/Reserve see AFI 36-2670_AFGM2020-02 (29 SEP 2020), 6.5.2.4.
17. _____ TA will be denied for AF members with a UIF, recent failed or overdue PT test, referral EPR/OPR or if on a control roster.No waivers.
I have read and understand the TA briefing slides and above statements. I will reference the above listed AFI and/or the Virtual TA Benefits Training in AFVEC as needed.
Printed Name: ________________________________________ Unit: ________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________
This document may contain information which must be protected IAW AFI 33-332 and DoD Regulation 5400.22; Privacy Act of 1974 as amended applies, and is For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Rev 10/2020