TA is a tuition reimbursement program. Payments are made directly to the University by your branch of military service. You are responsible for any costs over and above what your eligible TA benefits provide. For information regarding payment deadlines and payment plan options, please visit the student accounts services page.

Follow the instructions for your military service branch regarding how to request Tuition Assistance (TA) through the prospective portal for your course(s) in your military education portal. Take note of the TA application instructions/deadlines specific to your branch and The University of Alabama academic calendar to ensure your request is processed in a timely manner.

TA Checklist

After Admission…

  1. Receive Academic Advising.
  2. Register for courses in myBama.
  3. Request Tuition Assistance.
  4. Fill out the UA Online Military Tuition Grant, if eligible.
  5. You will receive email confirmation acknowledging your form(s) has been accepted and when you approval is sent forward to the UA Student Account Services Office for processing.

For any questions regarding submitting Tuition Assistance (TA) form or the UA Online Military Tuition Grant, please contact the UA Online Military Services team at uadistancemilitary@ua.edu or (205) 348-6220. You can book a one-on-one phone or virtual appointment with their military service team member on our website.

UA Online Military Grant Application

Follow the instructions for your military service branch regarding how to request Tuition Assistance (TA) through the prospective portal for your course(s) in your military education portal. Take note of the TA application instructions/deadlines specific to your branch and The University of Alabama academic calendar to ensure your request is processed in a timely manner.

TA Checklist

After Admission…

  1. Receive Academic Advising.
  2. Register for courses in myBama.
  3. Request Tuition Assistance (submit on link below).
  4. You will receive an email confirmation acknowledging your form is being sent forward to the UA Student Account Services Office for processing.

For each term, service members can begin requesting TA 60 days prior to the start of classes.

All TA requests must be submitted and approved at least seven days prior to the start of classes each semester to allow time for processing. TA requests submitted fewer than seven business days before the start date and that are not approved prior to the start date will not be considered for TA funding for that term.

For any questions regarding submitting a Tuition Assistance (TA) form, please contact the UA Online Military Services team at uadistancemilitary@ua.edu or (205) 348-6220. You book a one-on-one phone or virtual appointment with their military service team member on our website.

Each military service branch and component has their own criteria for Tuition Assistance eligibility, military service obligation, application process and restrictions. It is recommended you speak with your chain of command and a University of Alabama representative for further guidance to request your TA benefits.

TA Request

Follow the instructions for your military service branch regarding how to request Tuition Assistance (TA) through the prospective portal for your course(s) in your military education portal. Take note of the TA application instructions/deadlines specific to your branch and The University of Alabama academic calendar to ensure your request is processed in a timely manner.

After Admission…

  1. Receive Academic Advising.
  2. Register for courses in myBama.
  3. Request Tuition Assistance (submit on link below).
  4. You will receive an email confirmation acknowledging your form is being sent forward to the UA Student Account Services Office for processing.

For each term, service members can begin requesting TA 60 days prior to the start of classes.

All TA requests must be submitted and approved at least seven days prior to the start of classes each semester to allow time for processing. TA requests submitted fewer than seven business days before the start date and that are not approved prior to the start date will not be considered for TA funding for that term.

For any questions regarding submitting a Tuition Assistance (TA) form, please contact the UA Online Military Services team at uadistancemilitary@ua.edu or (205) 348-6220. You can book a one-on-one phone or virtual appointment with their military service team member on our website.

TA Request

General Information about Military Tuition Assistance

  • TA is exclusive to currently serving members of the Armed Forces. If your ETS date falls during the academic semester you will not get TA for that semester.
  • TA is requested on a course-by-course basis, and each course must be part of an approved degree program.
  • TA cannot be used for a lateral degree (you cannot use TA to earn a 2nd bachelor’s degree).

Educational Benefit Information

Military Branch Education Portals