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Benefits for Active Duty Members

If you are currently serving the military, you may be eligible for a variety of education benefits.

Learn more about the benefit types and how to make sure to maximize your benefits below. 

The DOD MOU 4.d.(1) requires schools to direct service members to consult with their respective Military Education Center/Military Counselor prior to registering in classes. Pre-enrolling in classes to save your seat is allowed and you will need to do so to identify the part of term (start and end dates) when requesting Tuition Assistance (TA). If TA is not approved, service members can drop classes prior to the posted drop date or self-pay for classes.

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Tuition Assistance

Benefit for: 

  • Eligible Active Duty Military - Army, Air Force/Space Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, National Guard

Contact your respective Education Center to determine if you are eligible for Tuition Assistance (TA) and attend a mandatory briefing.

Keep in mind: 

  • Annual dollar amount and credit hour caps apply. 
  • TA only covers tuition. Fees and/or textbooks are self-funded. 
  • Guard and Reserves may be eligible for TA. Colorado National Guard has a state-funded TA option. 
Learn more about TA and how to apply 
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VA Benefits

Benefit for: 

  • CH30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty: For active duty members who enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months are entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation. You can use this benefit as a veteran as well. 

  • CH33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®: If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. 

  • CH1606 Montgomery GI Bill® Selective Reserve: For reservists with a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserve who are actively drilling. 
Learn more about:
View Your Checklist for Receiving GI Bill® Benefits
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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