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Tuition Assistance

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, allows active duty service members to use TA (Tuition Assistance) as a financial aid source for college tuition. The UT Veterans Benefits Administration staff are available to help guide you through the process for applying for TA. Please visit the Veterans Success Center on the ground floor of Hodges Library. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers with CAC card readers are available in our office. Please stop by or call our office at 865-974-5420 if you have questions or need assistance.

  • Must be currently serving and eligible once a student is enlisted.
  • The TN Strong Act requires the use of Army TA. The Air Force is not required to use TA with the TN Strong Act.
  • You can request TA 60 days in advance, but no later than 7 days before the start of the course.
  • Payment is provided and capped at $250.00 per credit hour per fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).
  • Payment for up to 16 hours per fiscal year. This results in a $4500.00 cap yearly.
  • Flagged soldiers are ineligible for FTA.
  • The degree plan is required to be submitted after two classes.
  • Graduate students are eligible once they complete their UG degree and provide transcripts to base personal office.

Applying for TA

To apply, Military Personnel must first submit their Tuition Assistance through the appropriate portal (links are below). Once the application is approved, the TA Authorization must be submitted to Natalie Summers at [email protected] along with a completed Third-Party Billing Agreement form.

Military Personnel who utilize ArmyIgnitED will not need to submit an authorization form to Natalie Summers as all processes are handled through ArmyIgnitED.

Forms and/or questions for Third Party Billing should be sent to the Office of Veterans Benefits Administration, Natalie Summers at [email protected]

Tuition Assistance

The UT Veterans Benefits Administration staff is also trained to understand the needs of service members beyond academics. Our office collaborates with multiple campus partners to ensure military service members success on campus. Our staff can make referrals for students in the following departments:

Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration

  • Choosing a major
  • Jobs and Internships

One Stop Student Services & Financial Aid

  • Grades and Transcripts
  • Tuition and Scholarships

Academic Advising

  • Changing majors
  • Scheduling and planning

Student Disability Services

  • Accommodations
  • Advocacy

Counseling Center

  • Caring for all VOLS
  • Outreach