SFC Private RallyPoint Member173566<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to a GoArmyEd.com release The following Policy changes to TA will be effective 24July2014.<br /><br />"TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) Changes - Effective 24 July<br /><br />There are four major changes that Soldiers should be aware of:<br /><br />a. Grades below a "C" for undergraduate work and grades below a "B" for graduate work will be recouped for classes with a start date of 24 July or after.<br /><br />b. No fees, to include any supporting instructional fees will be paid using TA. The actual cost of tuition up to $250/semester hour is the only cost that will be funded.<br /><br />c. Except in overseas locations, a school seeking access to the installation solely to provide academic counseling or student support services must have a DoD student population of at least 20 military students<br /><br />d. TA must be approved before the start date of the class. To enforce this policy, Soldiers MUST request courses 10 days prior to course start date."<br /><br />What are your thoughts? Is the Army's cost saving measures hurting Soldier's personal and professional growth?TA Policy Change 24July20142014-07-08T20:24:07-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member173566<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to a GoArmyEd.com release The following Policy changes to TA will be effective 24July2014.<br /><br />"TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) Changes - Effective 24 July<br /><br />There are four major changes that Soldiers should be aware of:<br /><br />a. Grades below a "C" for undergraduate work and grades below a "B" for graduate work will be recouped for classes with a start date of 24 July or after.<br /><br />b. No fees, to include any supporting instructional fees will be paid using TA. The actual cost of tuition up to $250/semester hour is the only cost that will be funded.<br /><br />c. Except in overseas locations, a school seeking access to the installation solely to provide academic counseling or student support services must have a DoD student population of at least 20 military students<br /><br />d. TA must be approved before the start date of the class. To enforce this policy, Soldiers MUST request courses 10 days prior to course start date."<br /><br />What are your thoughts? Is the Army's cost saving measures hurting Soldier's personal and professional growth?TA Policy Change 24July20142014-07-08T20:24:07-04:002014-07-08T20:24:07-04:00SSgt Gregory Guina173734<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The grades stipulation will definitely make people put in a little more effort when getting their degree.Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Jul 8 at 2014 11:52 PM2014-07-08T23:52:18-04:002014-07-08T23:52:18-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member2685354<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you know if I CAN use TA for a post MBA/MS; and in addition use my GI Bill after ETS for anther degree plan?Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 1:19 PM2017-06-28T13:19:10-04:002017-06-28T13:19:10-04:002014-07-08T20:24:07-04:00