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Tuition Assistance Top-Up
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
MGIB-AD funds toward course costs that exceed Defense Department Tuition Assistance.
How to get help
Talk with the school's certifying official, explain that Defense Department Tuition Assistance is being used, and request an eligibility review for Top-Up. A service member who is not already receiving MGIB-AD must first apply for VA education benefits.
Who this service helps
The applicant must be a service member approved for Defense Department Tuition Assistance, qualify for Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty benefits, and have course tuition and fees that exceed the amount Tuition Assistance covers.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education benefit available to eligible service members in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
Top-Up may cover the gap between the course cost and the Defense Department payment for up to 36 months. Combined Defense Department and Top-Up payments cannot exceed the total course cost, and VA charges MGIB-AD entitlement based on the Top-Up payment.
About this service
Tuition Assistance Top-Up can cover the difference between a course's full tuition and fees and the amount paid by the Defense Department Tuition Assistance program, within the applicable program and entitlement limits.
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