Announcements
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACTS TO TA, CA, AND GI BILL.
The Army is only cancelling TA and CA requests with start dates that fall within the actual shutdown dates. TA and CA requests with start dates after the shutdown should not be impacted by the shutdown. The Army is also communicating with Academic Institutions and Vendors about the impacts of the government shutdown. The government shutdown causes a lapse in Army funding that ultimately leads to a lapse in federal TA and CA funding. Soldiers with approved FY26 TA requests or pending FY26 CA requests should monitor their ArmyIgnitED accounts for updates.
Note: There is no impact to GI Bill payments during the Government shutdown. SMs, veterans, and family members will continue to receive their benefit payments.
Note 2: There is no impact to State TA benefits during a federal government shutdown. Payments to schools will continue as scheduled.
The Why
Education is much more than earning a degree, a credential or learning a new skill set. It's the foundation for readiness and resilience-strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving, gaining new perspectives and finding your community and support network. E&I OIC, LTC Sheri Glenn
Let's Talk Numbers
$11.5M
Amount State TA has reinvested in TX colleges & universities over past 5 yrs.
89%
Increase in # of requests for State TA from FY 2023 to FY 2025.
1,000%
Increase in State TA requests for trade certifications & professional credentials since Fall 2023.
Research Matters
Education Benefits are a primary driver for joining the military. 48% of youth ages 16-21 join the military to pay for future education. JAMRS Youth Poll JULY2025
Events & Deadlines
OCT
- 8 – AFCT Testing
- 13–19 – Free Texas College Application Week
- 24 – DLPT/DLAB Testing
NOV
- 01 – Applications Open for Spring 2026 State Tuition Assistance
- 01 – Applications Open for the 2026 NGAT EF Scholarship
- 12 – AFCT Testing
- 17–21 – American Education Week (AEW)
- 19 – DLPT/DLAB Testing