Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA)

Air Force Reserve: Retired

Benefit Fact Sheet

Summary

The Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) Program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of an Airman and Guardian's professional and personal self-development goals. MilTA is authorized under U.S.C. 10, Section 2007, and implemented by Department of Defense Instruction 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs. All service members (officers, enlisted) on active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve on active duty (pursuant to U.S. Code Title 10 or Title 32), are authorized to participate in the MilTA program.

Eligibility

Retired Air Force Reserve Service members are not eligible for MilTA.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit the Air Force Military Tuition Assistance Page:
https://www.airforce.com/education/continuing-education

Air Force Virtual Education Center:
https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome

Department of Air Force Instruction 36-2670, Total Force Development
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-2670/dafi36-2670.pdf

Department of Defense Tuition Assistance guidelines:
https://www.dantes.mil/mil-ta/

DoD Memorandum of Understanding and School Locator:
https://dhra.appianportalsgov.com/DoD-MOU/page/institutions

Military OneSource:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-service-members/need-money-for-higher-education/

Document Review Date: 10 June 2025