For my 120 semester hour lifetime limit, does it all have to be for one degree?

No, it is up to the Sailor on how to best use their 120 semester hours. While TA/NCPACE funding is still restricted to one degree at each level, credits can be used across multiple degrees. It is highly recommended to contact the NCVEC at 833-330-6622, select option 4, then option 1 to develop a long term educational plan to maximize your credits. NOTE: This article is in reference to OPNAVINST [...]

If I only use 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in a Fiscal Year, can I roll over the remaining 6 semester hours to the following year?

Due to TA/NCPACE funding being limited to each Fiscal Year, Sailors will not be able to roll over semester hours into the following year. NOTE: This article is in reference to OPNAVINST 1560.9B dtd 28 Dec [...]

If I receive a collectable grade (D or below for undergraduate courses, C or below for graduate courses or W grades) for a course that was funded by TA and end up reimbursing the Navy for the course according to the collectable grade policy, does this class still count towards my 12 semester hour limit?

No, this class would not be counted towards your 18 SH limit once it has been fully reimbursed. NOTE: This article is in reference to OPNAVINST 1560.9B dtd 28 Dec [...]

If I use 18 credits for the FY Year but don’t reach the TA/NCPACE dollar limit cap of $4500, may I request additional TA funding until I have used the entire $4500?

No. TA/NCPACE funding is still subject to the funding limit caps set forth in DoDINST1322.25. In conjunction with the dollar limit caps of $250/SH, $166.67/QH and $16.67/CH you would be eligible for a maximum of $4500 in TA/NCPACE funding per Fiscal Year subject to funding availability. NOTE: This article is in reference to DoDINST1322.25 & OPNAVINST 1560.9B dtd 28 Dec [...]

I understand the 18 semester hour limit per Fiscal Year. What if my school administers credits in quarter hours or clock hours?

You would be limited to the equivalent of 18 semester hours which would be 27 quarter hours or 270 clock hours. Additionally, TA/NCPACE funding continues to be restricted to $250/SH, $166.67/QH and $16.67/CH. TA and NCPACE are limited to a lifetime cap of 120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours, 1800 clock hours (or combination). the lifetime credit limit cap applies to both TA and NCPACE combined. [...]