The Navy 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.
Navy students will utilize an online system for requesting tuition assistance through the Navy College Program portal.
Apply for tuition assistance through the portal above. Once your application is approved, you should receive a voucher which you will send to CIAT. The TA application window is 120 calendar days prior to, and no later than 7 calendar days before, the term start date.
If you have follow-up questions, your Admissions Advisor and Finance Team will be happy to assist you.
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