Announcements 

📣 Attention New Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Users! 

Description: Army IgnitED 101 Training is required of all new users prior to requesting FTA. Soldiers who have previously used ArmyIgnitED to receive FTA are exempt from this requirement.

 Watch the training on Army share point (Needs CAC) :  ArmyIgnitED 101 Training Link

📣 Optimize Your Prep: Improving Your Score with the OASC (For Soldiers)

Date/Time: Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026, 10:00 hrs CST.

Description: In this session, we’ll discuss the features of the OASC and how to use them to optimize your test prep journey when planning to take the ASVAB/AFCT, CLEP, DSST, and other important exams. 

 Click here to register: www.zoomgov.com/webinar

📣 OJT and Apprenticeship 

Date/Time: Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026, 12:00 hrs CST.

Description: Learn how GI Bill benefits can help cover living expenses while learning a trade or skill through on-the-job training or apprenticeship. Explore how the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may cover money to pay for books and supplies needed for training.

 Register here:  https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/rbee1cddd6452cec6444cf8191d7dc8dc

📣 GI Bill 101 

Date/Time: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026, 12:00 hrs CST

Description: GI Bill 101 will help you learn about the eligibility requirements for the different education benefits and what benefits are included in each benefit. It also gives a brief overview of the mission and goals of Education Service. Participants will better understand recent legislative changes and have an opportunity to submit questions.

 Register here:  https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/ra2b86c330df08eccb85c045a10a98404

📣 New Proposed Federal Pell Grant Regulations 

Date/Time: 12/15/2025.  

Description: The Department of Education has released new proposed Pell Grant regulations.  To find out how these changes may impact your Pell grant award. 

Register here: https://www.ed.gov  .

📣 2026–27 FAFSA® Form Now Available!

Date/Time: 09/24/2025.  

Description: Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.

For more information, visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

 

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 and finding your community and support network.                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      E&I OIC, LTC Sheri Glenn

“As long as you live, keep learning how to live.”                                Seneca

Does a bachelor’s degree provide a strong Return on Investment (ROI) in today’s job market?    

The overwhelming evidence says YES! Prime-age workers with a Bachelor’s degree earn 70% more at the median than workers with a high school diploma alone.  Additionally, those with a bachelor’s degree face much lower unemployment rates.                            

Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

 


       Let's Talk Numbers

State Tuition Assistance Impact

$11.5M

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.

5,281

Total # of requests for State Tuition Assistance from FY 24-26.

3,004

Total # of TMD Service Members who received State Tuition Assistance in FY 24-25.

$4,001

Average Award Amount of State TA in FY 26.

 

 

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

By 2030, more than 62% of all jobs in Texas will require education beyond high school.      
 
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce 
 

Events & Deadlines

JANuary 
  • 4- DEADLINE TO APPLY for Spring 26 State Tuition Assistance 
  • 4- TRANSCRIPTS DUE- Fall 25 semester- State Tuition Assistance 
  • 10-YELLOW RIBBON EDUCATION BRIEFING-Houston
  • 14- AFCT Testing
  • 21- VA Webinar- OJT/ Apprenticeship, 12:00pm, CST 
  • 27-EDUCATION BRIEFING-Harlingen
  • 28- DLPT/DLAB Testing
  • 28- VA Webinar- GI Bill 101, 12:00pm, CST
FebRUAry 
  • 11- AFCT Testing
  • 25- DLPT/DLAB Testing
march 
  • 11- AFCT Testing
  • 25- DLPT/DLAB Testing

Contact Us

 

2200 West 35th Street, Building 15 
Camp Mabry, Austin, TX 78763-5218 
Main: (512)782-5515
Hours of Operation: 8am-4pm

 

Bonus/Incentives: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.incentives@army.mil

(512) 782-5515


GI Bill, Federal Tuition Assistance, Credentialing Assistance:

ng.tx.txarng.mbx.education@army.mil

 (512) 782-5078


State Tuition Assistance: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.trp@army.mil 

(512) 782-5270


Testing (AFCT, DLPT, DLAB): ruth.l.kaster.mil@army.mil 

(512) 782-1998

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