What are the caps for tuition assistance? What is the max amount that TA covers?

Payment for tuition will not exceed the following caps for authorized courses: • $250.00 per semester hour • $166.67 per quarter hour • $16.67 per clock hour (for approved certificate/diploma programs only) This article is in reference to OpNav 1560-9B dates 28 Dec 23 TA and NCPACE will be limited to a fiscal year cap of 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or 270 clock hours (or combination). [...]

What is tuition assistance?

Tuition assistance (TA) is the Navy's educational financial assistance program. It provides funding to eligible active duty service members for tuition costs towards off-duty [...]

I am an administrative clerk and work in an office. When I get out of the Service I plan to become a carpenter. Can I register for a carpenter apprenticeship now so I can get a better job when I get out?

Your apprenticeship trade must be related to your military occupational specialty because you must perform a set number of hours of on-the-job training (OJT) to complete the requirements for your trade. Since you work in an office you cannot perform OJT as a [...]

I have not decided what trade I want to go into. Can I register for more than one apprenticeship?

No. You may register for only one trade or occupation at a time. When you complete one trade you may register for another, if [...]

I have one year left on my enlistment and plan to get out of the Service. Can I start an apprenticeship and then finish it after I get out?

No. You must have enough time left on your enlistment to complete the program. You need approximately one year to complete each 2,000 hours of your [...]