Military Tuition Assistance

Welcome, we are delighted you have selected Dallas College to pursue your educational goals!

We understand the challenges of attending college while on active duty and we look forward to collaborating with you throughout your academic program. To ensure a smooth process, please visit your military service webpages and review Dallas College information below.

Submit Benefits Request Form

Submit a Benefits Request Form (Dallas College student ID number required) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.

Tour the Benefits Request Form

Troubleshooting

Please try these troubleshooting steps below to access your secure link:

  1. Make sure you are logged out of all other personal email accounts.
  2. Make sure you are on a computer, not your cell phone.
  3. Try using a different web browser (i.e., Google Chrome or Firefox)

Tuition Reporting

  • Ensure the tuition submitted aligns with your residency status/charges as found on your Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required).
  • Find cost and tuition charges.
  • Tuition includes $20 per credit hour for materials (Dallas College IncludED), not covered by Tuition Assistance (TA). The IncludED program provides students access to the learning materials (eBooks, textbooks, and some supplies depending on the course/program) at the start of each semester.
  • Learn more about the IncludED program or how to opt out.
  • Students will be responsible for IncludED and any other charges not covered by their TA.

To determine requirements and eligibility for Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM) Program, contact your command educational services officer and visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC).

To determine requirements and eligibility for Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit Marine Corps Voluntary Education Center.

To determine requirements and eligibility for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit the Coast Guard tuition assistance program webpages

To determine requirements and eligibility for Navy Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit Tuition Assistance (TA) and Navy College Program (NCPACE).

To determine requirements and eligibility for Army Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit the Army Navy tuition assistance program webpages:

Funded by the State of Texas, the State TA program is an education benefit that provides money for college to eligible members of the Texas Military Department pursuing their educational and career goals. This benefit is available during Fall and Spring semesters only (no summer classes) to actively drilling members (not AGR) of any of the three following Texas components:

  • Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG)
  • Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)
  • Texas State Guard (TXSG)

Determine requirements and eligibility for the State Tuition Assistance Program — Texas Military Department website.

General Information

Dallas College will receive official notification of your eligibility and approved courses through your standard service processes. However, to expedite the process please forward your approved voucher to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

Include “Tuition Assistance,” branch of service, your last name, and Dallas College ID in the subject line. (Example: Tuition Assistance, Army, Jones, 1234567).

To ensure a smooth process please be aware of the following:

  • You are responsible for meeting all requirements through your service branch. If you are deemed ineligible, you will be responsible for any tuition balance.
  • A portion of Dallas College tuition ($20 per credit hour) is designated for required books and learning materials through IncludED.
  • TA/MyCAA benefits DO NOT pay for the IncludED program. Each student is responsible to opt out of the IncludED program or pay the amount associated with learning materials. For more information visit IncludED.
  • To prevent your classes from being dropped while your TA is processing, a temporary protective block will be applied once your voucher is received. Please connect with us upon enrollment so we can expedite the protection. See contact information below.
  • You must report any changes to your TA/MyCAA enrollment, this includes course withdrawals, cancellations or drops.
  • Depending on your service branch you may be responsible for reporting final grades for each course taken.
  • Grades will be submitted in accordance to the Academic Calendar.

Financial Aid

IMPORTANT: You may be eligible for additional funding through the regular Financial Aid processes. We highly encourage all students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to determine eligibility. Please visit our Financial Aid webpage.

Contacts

To ensure we are providing all the support you need, please connect with us at MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu. Please include in the subject line: “Tuition Assistance,” branch of service, your last name and Dallas College ID. (Example: Tuition Assistance, Army, Jones, 1234567)

Dallas College Policies for Military Students

Fees and Charges Not Covered by Tuition Assistance (TA)/MyCAA

Army, Airforce, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) and My Career Advancement Scholarship Program (MyCAA) only cover mandatory standard tuition charges. A portion of Dallas College tuition ($20 per credit hour) covers the cost of required books and learning materials through the IncludED program. TA and MyCAA benefits do not pay for IncludED program charges. Each student is responsible for opting out of the IncludED program or paying the amount associated with learning materials. Additional information is available on the IncludED webpage.

Military Tuition Assistance Refund Policy

Army, Airforce, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student officially withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the Department of Defense (DOD) policy, Dallas College will return any unearned TA funds to the military service, not to the service member. The full policy can be found on the Dallas College Military TA Refund Policy webpage.

If a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, Dallas College will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion in compliance with DOD policy.

Readmission of Service Members

Service members who cannot attend school because of military service may be entitled to relief from academic or financial requirements. Please review the entire policy at the Excused Absence for Military Personnel Called to Active Duty in the Dallas College catalog.

Speak with admissions about getting a course extension if you are unable to complete any work for a class because of a military obligation.

General Announcements

Department of Education 34 CFR Section 668 Compliance

Dallas College does not provide any commission, bonus or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the award of financial aid to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the awarding of Title IV, Higher Education Act (HEA) program funds.

Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003

The Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003 aims to ensure that service members receiving student aid are not affected because of their military status. Among those who are eligible for the HEROES Act of 2003 are active-duty military and members of the National Guard serving during a war, along with their spouses and dependents.