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Tuition Assistance program suspended

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  • By Robins Public Affairs Office
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  Due to sequestration, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the suspension of Military Tuition Assistance effective March 11.

The suspension applies to all components, including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard on extended active duty orders. The Air Force has had to make difficult choices to preserve readiness to include cancelation of training and education programs.

According to officials, military tuition assistance requests that were in the queue by 6 p.m. eastern time, March 11, will be processed by the Air Force Centralized Office.

Airmen may still continue to pursue their educational goals with applicable VA education benefits that include: the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty; Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve; Reserve Education Assistance Program; the Post 9/11 GI Bill; federal grants and federal financial aid.

National Guard Airmen may also be eligible for their state's individual tuition assistance benefits. Airmen currently enrolled in courses approved for military tuition assistance are not affected, and are allowed to complete current course enrollment.

The Robins Education Office will continue to provide educational support to Airmen, including education and vocational counseling, academic testing, credentialing, and transcripts of their military training and experience. The staff is available to provide guidance on the various avenues and assist military members in achieving their academic goals.

Information on alternative funding sources is also available by visiting the DANTES Web Site at www.dantes.doded.mil/Sub%20Pages/Resources/Resources_Main.html#FinAid to access the Financial Aid Information and Student Guide page to learn more.

Also, check for available scholarships at: www.dantes.doded.mil/Sub%20Pages/Counselor_Support/Online_Scholarships.html. Contact your Veteran's Administration representative to find out more information on utilizing your GI Bill Benefits by calling 1-888-GI Bill 1 or visit the website at www.gibill.va.gov.

What to know: For information on alternative funding sources, handouts have been developed by the Robins Education Office in Bldg. 905. Call the customer service desk at 497-3884 to schedule an appointment or visit for walk-in service.