Announcements
STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION OPENS NOV 1, 2025 for Spring 26 academic semester. Click here for flyer.
Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown on the Department of Army’s Federal Tuition Assistance/Credentialing Assistance: The Army is only cancelling FTA and CA requests with start dates that fall within the actual shutdown dates. Soldiers with approved FY26 FTA requests or pending FY26 CA requests should monitor their ArmyIgnitED accounts for updates.
During this time of reduced staffing, Education Briefings are only available via MS Teams and in person at Camp Mabry with a request submitted 2 weeks in advance.
Education, the Force Multiplier
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, nurturing innovation and finding your community and support network. E&I OIC, LTC Sheri Glenn
“As long as you live, keep learning how to live.” Seneca
Let's Talk Numbers That Drive Growth
$11.5 M
Amount of State TA funds
reinvested in Texas colleges & universities over the past 5 years.
89%
Increase in the number of requests for State Tuition Assistance from FY 2023 to FY 2025.
16%
Increase in the number of members that extend their TMD service to retain the State TA benefit for educational, professional and career advancement.
Research Fuels Readiness
70% of recent public university graduates began to see a positive return on their college investment within the first 10 years after graduation. Strada Education Foundation October 2025
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 July 2025
Events & Deadlines
NOV
- 01 – Applications Open for Spring 2026 State Tuition Assistance
- 01 – Applications Open for the 2026 NGAT EF Scholarship
- 06 -Webinar: 1PM CST- Tools for Military Learners to Navigate Career Transitions. Via Zoom. For more information visit: American Council on Education at: https://www.acenet.edu/Pages/default.aspx
- 12 – AFCT Testing
- 17–21 – American Education Week (AEW)
- 19 – DLPT/DLAB Testing
Dec
- 10- AFCT Testing
- 17- DLPT/DLAB Testing