Federal Tuition Assistance

Welcome to UNO's Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) guide, dedicated to providing information for service members from all branches of service who will be using FTA.

Please note that UNO is not the approving authority for Federal Tuition Assistance, please work with your respective education services office prior to enrolling to ensure eligibility and availability of education benefits.

The following sections will provide important information and guides to successfully creating and submitting your tuition assistance requests.

Air Force Guide

Army Ignited Guide

Navy Guide

Marine Corps Guide

Coast Guard Guide

Air Force Guide

First Time TA User

• Create an AFVEC account (Will need your CAC).

• Attend a TA brief.

• Complete Assessment (Kuder).

• Create your educational goal.

If you have not completed the steps above, please contact your base education representatives.

Requesting TA (Must be enrolled in classes prior to requesting TA)

Step 1: Log into AFVEC.

Step 2: Verify and update personal information in "My Personal Data" link.

Step 3: Verify your servicing education center is correct.

Step 4: Select the "My Self Service Apps" and then "Apply for TA". Follow the step-by-step procedure. Course information can be added via the database or manually using "Add Course Form" at the top of the course selection page.*

_{* To view online tution rates change the course location via the location dropdown menu and select DL/Online.}

Step 5: Verfiy enrollment information by logging into MavLink to ensure your course information is correct. For example, course code ENGL 1160, number of credits for the course, start and end date of each, and the location either online or on-campus.

Step 6: It is the Airman's responsibility that their TA requests are approved in AFVEC by continually checking AFVEC messages for confirmation of supervisor and education service approval.

• TA submission deadlines

ArmyIgnited Guide

Deadlines: Soldiers must apply for TA no earlier than 60 days and no later than 7 days before their class start date.

The Army released an ArmyIgnitED 2.0 Guide for the updated system, please refer to this document to setup your account and complete your education goal.

• ArmyIgnitED 2.0 Guidance

Step 1: Create an Account.

Step 2: Submit an Education Goal.

• Creating an Education Goal Tutorial

Step 3: Once approved, you will be able to submit TA requests. Incoming and current ArmyIgnitED students should contact their Education Center and our office on Offutt AFB for help with this new system.

• Creating Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) Tutorial

Step 4: Verify enrollment information by logging into MavLink to ensure your course information is correct, For example, course code ENGL 1160, number of credits for the course, start and end date of each, and the location either online or on-campus.*

_{* To view online tuition rates change the course location via the location dropdown menu and select DL/Online.}

Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Guide

Requesting TA for Navy

Step 1: Follow the TA and NCPACE steps to submitting and generating your TA Authorization/Voucher form by going to the Navy College Program (NCP) website.

• The website will provide additional information such as an overview, command approval requirements, sailor responsibilities, and more.

• Please ensure your TA request includes the complete course code. For example, GEOL-1100 and not GEOL or 1100 separately. This helps generate an accurate invoicing request.

• Important deadlines for TA:

  • You have up to 120 days prior to the start of your classes to submit your authorization form. NCP strongly recommends TA is submitted and command approved at least 30 days in advance via MyNavy Education.

  • However, all TA authorization forms must be submitted/approved no later than 14 days prior to term start date.

Step 2: Once you have a submitted and approved TA authorization/voucher form, send a copy of that form to unooffutt@unomaha.edu so we can forward it to invoicing. Include your NUID in the email and remove any SSNs, if applicable.

NOTE: There will be a reminder email sent from UNO Offutt to all personnel using Navy TA to send your forms to us. We will only be able to see those who have been approved.

For assistance with MyNavy, visit: Navy College Assistance Center.

Requesting TA for Marine Corps

Step 1: Contact the Voluntary Education center to receive your education counseling in person or by phone.

Step 2: Submit TA requests through WebTA Portal.

Step 3: Send your approved TA voucher to unooffutt@unomaha.edu to be forwarded to invoicing. Include your NUID in the email and remove any SSNs, if applicable.

NOTE: MCCS advises you start your TA applications no later than 60 days prior to the term start date.

Visit the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) website for information on submission process and deadlines.

Requesting TA for Coast Guard

Step 1: Visit your Education Office to discuss your education path, they will also help you determine how to submit your TA requests.

Step 2: Submit TA requests through MyCG Ed for approval.

Step 3: Log back into MyCG Ed to download a copy of your TA authorization.

Step 3: Send your approved TA authorization or CG-4147 to unooffutt@unomaha.edu to be forwarded to invoicing. Include your NUID in the email and remove any SSNs, if applicable.

NOTE: Coast Guard recommends you submit your TA application to your Command Approver up to 90 days but no later than 14 days prior to term start date.

**** TA documents from Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps are sent every Wednesday of the semester to UNO's TA invoice personnel. Inform our office if you are dropping or withdrawing from a course, be advised that you should always communicate with an advisor or financial aid prior to withdrawing to ensure you understand any possible financial or academic implications from dropping/withdrawing.