Education

Question 1

Community College of the Air Force

Answer 1

Accredited by Commission of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
All careers award Associate of Applied Science Degree

Question 2

Tuition Assistance Program

Answer 2

AF COOL Program
~**Up to 100% Tuition Assistance annually
**ANG State Determines Tuition Assistance
Free CLEP and DANTES

Question 3

**Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606

Answer 3

Free to Member after completion of training
$$ to assist with educational costs
MGIB Kicker-FY Incentives

Question 4

~Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 30

Answer 4

Tuition amount paid to member

“Top Up”

Question 5

~Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33

Answer 5

Tuition amount paid to institiution
No time limit for usage
Can be transferred to dependents
Housing allowance
Book stipend

Question 6

~College Loan Repayment Program

Answer 6

AF could pay up to $10,000 in student loans

Loans can be deferred up to 4 years

Question 7

Accredited by Commission of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

All careers award Associate of Applied Science Degree

Answer 8

• Awards Associate of Applied Science Degree (64 semester hours)
• -Free transcripts available at no cost

Question 9

AF COOL Program

Answer 9

• The AF COOL program offers $4500 to help Airmen earn professional certifications
• Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program (COOL)

Question 10

~**Up to 100% Tuition Assistance annually

Answer 10

• Maximum $4500 per year
• Upfront semester funded
• Used in resident or online

Question 11

**ANG State Determines Tuition Assistance

Answer 11

• Tuition Assistance available in most U.S. states and territories
• Used in residents or online

Question 12

Free CLEP and DANTES

Answer 12

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

- Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education System (DANTES)

Question 13

Free to Member after completion of training

Answer 13

-This program is available at No cost to the member

Question 14

$$ to assist with educational costs

Answer 14

-You receive an authorized dollar amount per month based on course load

Question 15

MGIB Kicker-FY Incentives

Answer 15

-FY Incentives determine specific incentives for enlistment incentive

Question 16

Tuition amount paid to member

Answer 16

• 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

Question 17

“Top Up”

Answer 17

-Use the GI Bill in conjunction with the Tuition Assistance Program if classes cost more than TA will pay

Question 18

Tuition amount paid to institution

Answer 18

-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

Question 19

No time limit for usage

Answer 19

-Once benefit is earned, it’s good for life!

Question 20

Can be transferred to dependents

Answer 20

-As long as the member meets the retention requirements and transfers the benefit at the appropriate time, benefits can be transferred to dependents

Question 21

Housing Allowance

Answer 21

• 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

Question 22

Book stipend

Answer 22

-You may be entitled to receive a yearly books & supplies stipend of up to $1000