We are excited you are considering using your military tuition assistance (TA) benefit at Washington University.

Your best first step for information about financial resources is the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.

In the event of active duty

Your tuition will be refunded based on the university’s policy

Eligibility

The Department of Defense (DOD) offers TA to active duty, Guard and Reserve service members. Each branch has specific TA limits and application procedures. Prior to enrolling in the university, you must speak with your Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within your respective service (typically located at your installation’s education center) and receive approval to use TA. Access the links below to learn more about your service’s specific TA program.

Agreement with the Department of Defense

Washington University has signed the DOD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DOD MOU), which is an agreement between the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and educational institutions. DOD policy requires educational institutions that wish to participate in the DOD TA Program to sign an MOU conveying the commitments and agreements between the educational institution and DOD prior to an educational institution receiving funds from a service’s TA program.