Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA):
Active Duty and National Guard members may be eligible for FTA. Veterans can receive up to $250 per semester hour for classroom or distance learning degrees at accredited public and private institutions. All applications for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) must be submitted online, and they are due before the first day of classes.
National Guard Tuition Waiver:
The National Guard Tuition Waiver is a state-funded award to assist Arkansas service members with their educational expenses. A soldier can receive up to 120 credit hours of tuition paid, up to a bachelor's degree. For the most current guidelines, please visit the NC website at https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil. The service member must complete the FAFSA, YOUuniversal, and NGTW applications.
Military Dependent Scholarship Program (sponsored by ADHE):
Waiver of tuition, fees, room and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war or who are totally and permanently disabled.
http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_programs.aspx
For complete information regarding the Military Dependents Scholarship Program (MDS), please see the MDS Rules and Regulation or call 501.371.2050.
Other:
Have you applied for Federal Title IV aid or State aid? You may qualify for assistance, and it will not affect your VA benefits.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and www.adhe.edu
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/scholarships-for-military.pdf
Tuition Assistance (TA) is a Department of Defense (DOD) program. TA rules vary by branch of service and can even vary between units depending on whether the unit is active, reserve or National Guard. Air Force Students are required to get supervisor approval, attend a TA briefing, make an educational goal, take an assessment, make a formal educational plan and register for class.
The window for applying for TA is 45 days before the start of the term and no later than 7 days prior to the start of class.
Tuition Refund Policy for ASUB
1. Drop Requests: Students may drop a course, with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts, during the drop period only.
2. Late Drop Requests: Personnel covered under this section of the curriculum standards manual are uniformed members of the US Armed Forces who are registered or enrolled in a class at ASU Beebe-LRAFB and who must drop a class due to official military service obligation (e.g., short notice of travel for deployment/re-assignment/temporary duty). A "late drop" will be considered for military personnel who receive a "short" notice official military service obligation, preventing continued enrollment in a class.
3. Withdrawal/Refund Schedule:
| Fall and Spring Semesters | Summer and 8 week Terms | Intersession Term |
| 100% during the first week. | 100% during the first two days | 100% first day only |
| 60% during the second or third week. | 50% during the next 3 days. | No other refund. |
| No refunds after 3 weeks |
Note: ASU Beebe-LRAFB will continue to work with military students on a case by case basis to determine refund eligibility when official documentation of a military service obligation is provided (e.g., short notice deployment/re-assignment/temporary duty.) Books will not be eligible for a refund.
Active Duty and National Guard members may be eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA). Each branch of service administers Tuition Assistance benefits.
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Army National Guard
*All military service members eligible for Tuition Assistance must consult with their education advisor, Education Service Officer, or counselor within their military service before enrolling at ASU-Beebe to obtain approval for Tuition Assistance. Additionally, currently enrolled personnel receiving Tuition Assistance must consult with their education advisor, Education Service Officer, or counselor PRIOR to changing their program of study at ASU-Beebe to continue receiving Tuition Assistance.
The Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) program provides up to 36 months of education benefits to veterans and service members with at least two years of active duty. Chapter 30 benefits may be used for various educational opportunities, including college degree and certificate programs, technical or vocational courses, and correspondence courses. Developmental courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from honorable active duty.
Complete VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits) at Vets.gov - print the confirmation page at the end of your application.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program assist entitled veterans or service members with a service-connected disability and employment handicap to prepare for, find and maintain a job. A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) works with veterans to determine if an employment handicap impairs the veteran or servicemember's ability to obtain and maintain employment due to a service-connected disability.
A Veteran participating in the VR&E Program, who qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, can elect to receive the GI Bill® rate of pay instead of the regular Chapter 31 subsistence allowance. In most cases, the GI Bill® rate is higher than the regular Chapter 31 rate of pay. To elect the GI Bill® rate, the Veteran must have remaining eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and must formally elect the GI Bill® rate.
Additionally, Chapter 31 VR&E benefits include payment of all required books, fees and supplies, and other supportive services.
Complete VA Form 28-1900 (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation).
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to active duty individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 11, 2001, honorably discharged veterans, Purple Heart recipients or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Chapter 33 is comprised of multiple payment options depending on eligibility.
Complete VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits) on Vets.gov - print the confirmation page at the end of your application.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The transferability option under Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows service members to transfer unused benefits to their spouses or dependent children. The request to transfer unused benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while the member is still actively serving in the Armed Forces.
After DoD has approved the Post 9/11 transfer of benefits to your family member, complete VA Form 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits) on Vets.gov - print the confirmation page at the end of your application.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently disabled due to a service-related condition, died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition, or service members who were missing in action (MIA), captured or forcibly detained longer than 90 days. The program offers up to 36 months of education benefits for newly eligible dependents. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Developmental courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
Complete VA Form 22-5490 (Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits) on Vets.gov - print the confirmation page at the end of your application.
Institutional Training
Training Time/Monthly Rate
Full-time ... $369.00
3/4 time ... $276.00
1/2 time ... $184.00
Less than 1/2 time ... $92.25
Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training
Training Period/ Monthly rate
First six months of training ... $276.75
Second six months of training ... $202.95
Remaining pursuit of training ... $129.15
Correspondence and Flight - Entitlement is charged at the rate of one month for each $368.00 paid.
Cooperative - $369.00
Correspondence Payments - 55% of the approved charges
Flight Payments - 60% of the approved charges