Take your education and career to the next level with our DC Tuition Assistance Program. We're committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals, and we're proud to offer:

• As a member of the DC Air National Guard, you have access to a unique benefit that sets us apart from other Guard units and employers: a Doctorate Degree paid for with DC Tuition Assistance!
• Up to $15,000 in tuition assistance per year, to help you pursue higher education without financial burden
• Access to 157 approved schools located in the National Capital Region, out of state, and across the US, giving you the flexibility to choose the program that's right for you. (See the full list of schools via the "DC TA Approved Schools" on right hand side bar) 
• Online and on-campus options, so you can learn in the way that works best for you

Our DC Tuition Assistance Program is designed to help you succeed, whether you're looking to advance your career, switch to a new field, or pursue a new passion. With our support, you can:

• Pursue a degree from a top-ranked institution
• Enhance your skills and knowledge in your current field

Eligibility: 

• You must be a current DC Air National Guard member and have 1 year of service remaining from the last day of when the course gets paid by DC TA Funds
• You must be qualified in an AFSC
• You must be a satisfactory participant (no UIF, no current or pending adverse actions as a result of an investigation)
• Note: AGR Airmen requesting DC TA must first utilize Federal TA via AFVEC. If ineligible, documentation must be forwarded from the Force Development Office in FSS prior to submission of DC TA. 

Plan Ahead! Your DC Tuition Assistance Package must be submitted NLT 30 days prior to your class start date. One of the files (TA Application) requires your Commander to first sign, so recommend starting NLT 45 days prior to your class start date. 

1. Check Eligibility (status and criteria below)
2. Complete Your Application: 
   • Application Packet - Download, complete and have your commander sign
   • Cost Verification from your School (displays registered courses, cost and detailed fees)
   • Degree Plan from your School
   • Federal TA Cost Summary OR Proof of Ineligibility (Applicable to AGR/Active Duty)
3. Review your application: 
   • TA Application signed by both you and your commander?
   • DC TA Statement of Understanding signed by you?
   • Do you have the Cost verification and Degree plan included? 
   • Are you submitting at least 30 days before the class is starting?
4. Email the completed/signed application with all files (from step 2) to MSgt Angel Holley at angel.holley@us.af.mil and cc chelsi.johnson@us.af.mil NLT 30 days PRIOR to your class start date to avoid your application getting rejected.

Eligibility by Status:

• DSGs and Technicians 
• AGRs requesting DC TA must first utilize Federal TA via AFVEC. If ineligible for Federal TA, documentation must be forwarded from the Force Development Office in FSS prior to submission of DC TA. 

Other Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be a current DCANG member and have 1 year of service remaining
• Must be qualified in an AFSC
• Must be a satisfactory participant (no UIF, no current or pending adverse actions)