The Air Force currently pays 100 percent of tuition, up to $250 per semester hour and $166 quarter hour ($4,500 annually), in pursuit of approved degree programs.
Air Force students will utilize an online system for requesting Air Force tuition assistance through the Air Force Virtual Education Center.
Here’s a link to the full process: Link to process
Apply for tuition assistance through the Air Force Virtual Education Center. Once your application is approved, you should receive a voucher which you will send to CIAT. The TA application window is 45 calendar days prior to, and no later than 7 calendar days before, the term start date. Any TA not approved by start dates will be auto-deleted.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality
