Announcements
Stay informed on education benefits, key program dates, and opportunities to strengthen your professional and military career.
📣 New Proposed Federal Pell Grant Regulations
12/15/2025. The Department of Education has released new proposed Pell Grant regulations. To find out how these changes may impact your Pell grant award, when combined with other non- federal aid, visit: https://www.ed.gov .
📣 2026–27 FAFSA® Form Now Available!
09/24/2025. 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, 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
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
DECember 25
- 10- AFCT Testing
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17- DLPT/DLAB Testing
JANuary 26
- 4- DEADLINE TO APPLY for Spring 26 State Tuition Assistance
- 4- TRANSCRIPTS DUE- Fall 25 semester- State Tuition Assistance
- 14- AFCT Testing
- 28- DLPT/DLAB Testing
FebRUAry 26
- 11- AFCT Testing
- 25- DLPT/DLAB Testing