NAVMC 1560.25 — Marine Corps Guidelines For Tuition Assistance (short Title: Ta Guidelines)

NAVMC 1560.25 governs procedures for using Marine Corps Tuition Assistance in accordance with specified references.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1560.25
  • Title: MARINE CORPS GUIDELINES FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE (SHORT TITLE: TA GUIDELINES)
  • Date: 5 Nov 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It addresses eligibility, funding limits, application timing, academic readiness, and restrictions on Tuition Assistance use. It requires first-time applicants to complete specified training, orientation, surveys, and readiness criteria before command approval.

Topics covered

  • Tuition Assistance eligibility
  • Tuition Assistance funding caps
  • Academic readiness
  • TA application timing
  • TA-funded course limits
  • Personal Financial Management training
  • TA Orientation Brief

Questions and answers

Who is eligible for Marine Corps Tuition Assistance?

TA is authorized for Active Duty Marine Corps personnel to include AR, who meet eligibility criteria per reference (s). (paragraph 4)

Is there a minimum time-in-service requirement for Tuition Assistance?

Marines have no minimum time in service (T-I-S) requirement prior to the utilization of TA. Additionally, Marines awaiting training status are eligible to utilize TA, per reference (s). (paragraph 5)

How far in advance can a Tuition Assistance application be submitted?

TA applications are submitted no more than 60 days prior to the start date of the class.

How many courses can be included in each Tuition Assistance application?

Marines may submit more than one TA application per academic term, but TA applications do not contain more than one course per application.

How many Tuition Assistance-funded classes may be active at one time?

Marines may not have more than two TA-funded classes active at any given time.

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