TOP 10 Reasons to Use TA: Stop Procrastinating and Use Your Military Tuition Assistance Benefit RIGHT NOW!

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1 TOP 10 Reasons to Use TA: Stop Procrastinating and Use Your Military Tuition Assistance Benefit RIGHT NOW!

2 The life of a military service member is a busy one, so it s understandable that you may be a little hesitant to add school to your schedule. But it could be worth it! We ve compiled a list of the top 10 reasons to reconsider and go back to school with your tuition assistance benefit. 1 Get up to $4,500 each fiscal year. Every government fiscal year (which runs October through the following September) active duty military service members are eligible to receive up to $4,500 in tuition assistance. This money can go a long way toward additional training, and since it s renewed every year you can go back to school with the confidence of knowing that you ll have another $4,500 next year on top of your salary and benefits. EVERY YEAR $4,500 TO PAY FOR TRAINING 2 Use it or lose it! Your tuition assistance benefit is not cumulative. You must use the entire amount within the fiscal year or you lose the funds! Start using your TA benefit now because next year you won t be able to use this year s funds you don t want to pass up free money!

3 3 The TA benefit is available for active duty members of all military branches. The tuition assistance benefit is available to active duty service members in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard as well as the National Guard. Though a few minor program specifics and the application processes may be different depending on your military branch, you can take advantage of TA funds no matter which branch you serve in! 4 No length of service extensions. Hesitant to use your TA benefit because you don t want to extend your length of service? Don t let this concern hold you back. Extending the length of your service is not a requirement of using TA funds for enlisted service members, making it even more important to start using these benefits now and take advantage of this opportunity before you transition out. The requirements may be different for officers, so be sure to double check for your specific situation. 5 Your G.I. Bill benefits will not be affected. The tuition assistance benefit and the G.I. Bill are two separate programs, and you can use TA funding without worrying that it will affect your G.I. Bill. Use your TA benefits to start training now, and you ll still have your full G.I. Bill to take advantage of later on!

4 6 Certificate programs are eligible you don t have to be working toward a degree! It s easy to decide that you don t have time to go back to school for a 2- or 4-year degree, but with the TA benefit you can use the funding to work toward a certificate program that leads to a credential. As long as your classes are preparing you to earn a professional credential, they re eligible for TA funding! And since certificate programs are also typically less expensive than degree programs, your $4,500 will stretch even farther. 7 Develop additional skills for your MOS. No matter what your Military Occupational Specialty is, there are almost always additional educational opportunities that can help you improve your performance. What better way to use your military tuition assistance benefit than by increasing your expertise within your MOS? Use your TA funds today to gain the additional skills you need to shine! 8 Gain the skills to switch your MOS. Tired of your MOS? TA funding gives you resources that can be used to develop the knowledge and skills you need to move to a different MOS. Because both certificate and degree programs are eligible for this funding, there is a huge variety of training options many of which can help you qualify for a new MOS.

5 9 Prepare for your transition out of the military. Even if you re only interested in preparing for your transition out of the military, your tuition assistance benefit is the perfect resource. It allows you to prepare for that transition before you take the leap. Use your TA benefit now to develop the skills you ll need to start a new career when you transition out! 10 Your TA benefit is an excellent resource for the present just like your G.I. Bill will be a great resource in the future. Tuition assistance allows you to further your education, whether you re pursuing a certificate or a degree, while you re serving on active duty. And with the reassurance that you ll have these funds available each year, it only makes sense to take advantage of these funds now save your G.I. Bill for when you transition out. Use TA benefits now and your G.I. Bill later. T.A. G.I. With all of these reasons, it s easy to see why you would want to stop procrastinating and use your TA benefit right now! Start using your funding and further your education today!

6 Top 5 Reasons to Choose GRU and Career Step have partnered to offer you TA-eligible online professional career education programs in healthcare, administrative services, and technology. 1. Military friendly Both ASU and Career Step have strong histories of working with students from the military community. ASU is a GoArmyEd LOI school, and Career Step has been named as one of the nation s most Military Friendly Schools for the last 2 years. 2. Experienced With years of experience serving the military community, ASU and Career Step understand your unique struggles and have a number of programs in place to specifically help military students. 3. Career focused Our training helps you gain exactly the skills you need to succeed in your new career with our expert-designed curriculum, and Career Step was even chosen to participate in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership because of our focus on preparing you for a job. 4. Online 24/7 access to the online curriculum lets you to train on your schedule and at your pace no matter where you live. 5. All inclusive Everything you need to succeed is included in your tuition (online access, textbooks, instructor support, etc.), and TA funding easily cover all of your costs so you can train with no out-of-pocket expenses! Get Started Today! CareerStep.com/gru

7 Get Started Today! Call a Career Step Academic Advisor at or visit CareerStep.com/gru to take your first step!