Most Active Duty military — as well as National Guard and Reserve Component Service Members — are able to take advantage of the military’s voluntary education programs, with funding through Tuition Assistance (TA), also known as Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA). TA pays up to 100% of tuition expenses for semester hours costing $250 or less. Courses and degree programs may be academic or technical and can be taken from two or four-year institutions on-installation, off-installation or by distance learning. An accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education must accredit the institution.
Students must have applied through the correct portal and have obtained approval from Education Officer prior to taking classes.
Submit authorization to Stark State College Bursar's office:
(330) 494-6170 ext. 4060