Do you have to pay a recoupment for failing classes in a semester using tuition assistance from the state?

2019-01-12T21:43:32-05:00

I received no money from the army last semester and now they want me to pack back a debt that for some reason has collected in my GoArmyEd account. Why is this happening?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2019 9:53 PM

2019-01-12T21:53:19-05:00

you should probably discuss this with your VA Educational Counselor on campus, wish I could be more help to you

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2019 11:27 PM

2019-01-12T23:27:18-05:00

I believe you have to reimburse TA for any courses that you receive less than a "C." If your GPA falls below a certain level then your TA account will be placed on hold, and you won't receive further funding until you get the hold removed. I'm not sure if you can get a waiver or petition to remove the hold, or if you have to retake the class that you failed in order to replace the grade and increase your GPA. You can call your state education office to ask.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 11:52 PM

2019-01-13T23:52:39-05:00

I don't know the answer to your specific question with certainty, but when I was National Guard, I was called one afternoon and told to go to Panama City and perform work for 2 weeks. I wasn't asked. I was told. So I did it. I was using GI Bill at the time. The VA didn't recognize that as legitimate AD service - it turned out to be ADSW. That created a problem and wow was I angry. I got help from my congressman, but that only worked temporarily. In the end, I think used all my benefits eventually, so I guess it works out - but my hunch (and it's only that) is pessimistic on this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 5:30 AM

2019-01-14T05:30:44-05:00

If you earn less than a 2.5 GPA in a class or fail to complete the class you will be required to pay back your tuition for the class. Also, if the class fails to report your score in time it will count as an incomplete class and you will be required to pay back the benefits or contact the teacher to make sure your grade is correctly reported.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 2:21 PM

2019-01-14T14:21:36-05:00

What tuition assistance were you using (state and program)?
Did you fail the classes?
What program is indicating you have a debt?