Announcements
STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION OPENS NOV 1, 2025 for Spring 26 academic semester. Click here for flyer.
IMPACTS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Federal Tuition Assistance/Credentialing Assistance: The Army is only cancelling FTA and CA requests with start dates that fall within the actual shutdown dates. FTA 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 FTA requests or pending FY26 CA requests should monitor their ArmyIgnitED accounts for updates.
There is no impact to GI Bill payments during the Government shutdown. SMs, veterans, and family members will continue to receive their benefit payments.
There is no impact to State TA benefits during a federal government shutdown. Payments to schools will continue as scheduled.
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.
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 That Drive Growth
$11.5 M
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.
16%
Increase in the number of Texas Guardsmen that extend their TMD service to retain State TA benefit for educational, professional and career goals.
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
- 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
Dec
- 10- AFCT Testing
- 17- DLPT/DLAB Testing