Education Flashcards
Community College of the Air Force
Accredited by Commission of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
All careers award Associate of Applied Science Degree
Tuition Assistance Program
AF COOL Program
~**Up to 100% Tuition Assistance annually
**ANG State Determines Tuition Assistance
Free CLEP and DANTES
**Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606
Free to Member after completion of training
$$ to assist with educational costs
MGIB Kicker-FY Incentives
~Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 30
Tuition amount paid to member
“Top Up”
~Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33
Tuition amount paid to institiution No time limit for usage Can be transferred to dependents Housing allowance Book stipend
~College Loan Repayment Program
AF could pay up to $10,000 in student loans
Loans can be deferred up to 4 years
Accredited by Commission of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Regionally accredited, nationally recognized
- CCAF is a system of separate schools throughout the world but centrally administered by the administrative center at Maxwell AFB, Alabama
All careers award Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Awards Associate of Applied Science Degree (64 semester hours)
- -Free transcripts available at no cost
AF COOL Program
- The AF COOL program offers $4500 to help Airmen earn professional certifications
- Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program (COOL)
~**Up to 100% Tuition Assistance annually
- Maximum $4500 per year
- Upfront semester funded
- Used in resident or online
**ANG State Determines Tuition Assistance
- Tuition Assistance available in most U.S. states and territories
- Used in residents or online
Free CLEP and DANTES
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education System (DANTES)
Free to Member after completion of training
-This program is available at No cost to the member
$$ to assist with educational costs
-You receive an authorized dollar amount per month based on course load
MGIB Kicker-FY Incentives
-FY Incentives determine specific incentives for enlistment incentive
Tuition amount paid to member
- Entitlement helps Airman pay for college while serving on active duty or after they separate or retire
- After 2 yrs of service, the fund may be used on a partial-payment basis while on active duty
- -Three years of service is required to receive full benefits
“Top Up”
-Use the GI Bill in conjunction with the Tuition Assistance Program if classes cost more than TA will pay
Tuition amount paid to institution
-It was enacted to provide an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill. If an airman chose the MGIB, they can transfer to the Post 9/11 later in their career
No time limit for usage
-Once benefit is earned, it’s good for life!
Can be transferred to dependents
-As long as the member meets the retention requirements and transfers the benefit at the appropriate time, benefits can be transferred to dependents
Housing Allowance
- You may be entitled to receive a monthly housing allowance equal to the BAH amount payable to a E-5 with dependents in the same zip code as your school
- -This money is paid to you and averages about $1200 a month
Book stipend
-You may be entitled to receive a yearly books & supplies stipend of up to $1000
