Educational Benefits
Military Student Services
GI Bill®
Utilizing your benefits.
The GI Bill® is a group of benefits available to veterans, service members, and their immediate family members. Once you have earned the GI Bill® benefits through your service, the next step is to apply for use with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA.
If you are using any VA education benefits, you will need do the following:
- Make sure that our office has a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Register for classes
- Request certification for each semester you plan to use benefits
- Obtain a confirmation email from the Office of Military Student Services about your certification for the semester
The following is a current list of GI Bill® benefits we process:
- Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 33
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Montgomery GI Bill® for Active Duty (MGIB-AD), Chapter 30
- Montgomery GI Bill® for Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR), Chapter 1606
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), Chapter 31
- Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer of Entitlement (TOE approved by the Department of Defense)
- Fry Scholarship
- Dependent Education Assistance Program (DEAP), Chapter 35
We encourage you to contact our office if you have questions about how these benefits apply to your specific situation.
GI Bill®
GI Bill®
‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."
State Benefits
Explore more options.
Whether you would like to take advantage of the National Guard Supplemental Grant or the Indiana Child of a Disabled Veteran benefit, you must first complete the following steps:
- File a completed FAFSA by March 10 of the year prior you when you wish to attend college.
- Check your eligibility and apply for state financial aid by logging in to your student account at ScholarTrack.In.gov.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] or 260-481-6820 once your benefit is approved.
The National Guard Supplement Grant (NGSG) guarantees 100 percent of tuition and regularly assessed fees at a public Indiana institution for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. The NGSG covers only certain tuition charges and does not cover other expenses such as room and board or textbooks. Students can attend either full-time or part-time.
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans provides up to 100 percent of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 credit hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate. The biological or legally adopted children of disabled Indiana veterans might be eligible to receive this benefit.
The National Guard Supplement Grant (NGSG) guarantees 100 percent of tuition and regularly assessed fees at a public Indiana institution for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. The NGSG covers only certain tuition charges and does not cover other expenses such as room and board or textbooks. Students can attend either full-time or part-time.
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans provides up to 100 percent of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 credit hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate. The biological or legally adopted children of disabled Indiana veterans might be eligible to receive this benefit.
Tuition Assistance
What you need to know.
Applying for Tuition Assistance (TA) must be completed no later than seven days before the class start date. This is a strict deadline with no exceptions. We can not guarantee assistance payment as promised by the US Army; if your TA is rejected, the balance on your account will remain a student debt. Any delays in processing is subjective to your circumstances and/or state or federal processing times.
If you have questions about your tuition bill, please contact the Office of the Bursar at [email protected]. Our staff is available for questions about processing times and deadlines, though it is your responsibility to know the deadlines set forth by the US armed forces for any education benefits.
TA is a DoD funded tuition aid program for most eligible current servicemembers. Each branch of the service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process and restrictions. Please reach out to your branch specific Education Service Officer or Career Counselor to determine your eligibility and what steps you need to take if you wish to seek our this benefit.
Purdue Fort Wayne currently accepts Army, Air Force, and Navy TA. Please speak with your educational representative within your branch for more specific information.
Your tuition assistance payments cover only your tuition—any other costs or overage is your responsibility. TA covers 100 percent of tuition for up to 16 credit hours, not to exceed $250 per credit hour (for a total of up to $4,500 per fiscal year).
Note: It is the responsibility of the student to make payment arrangements with the Office of the Bursar for the additional amount owed.
The steps to completing starting the process of our Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) are below:
- Seek approval from Branch/Unit/Base Education Service Office (ESO) or counselor within Military Services prior to enrolling to determine eligibility and information about branch-specific process to seek Tuition Assistance.
- Complete appropriate application per your military branch/education office instructions.
- Army, Army Reserves and Army National Guard applications, visit the ArmyIgnitED.
- Active Guard Reserve Air National Guardsmen, visit the AI Portal.
- Please note that IN Air National Guardsmen do not qualify for Federal Tuition Assistance
- Air National Guard, visit the AI Portal.
- Navy, visit the Navy College Program.
- For all others, please communicate with the education office within your branch of service for further instruction.
- When your Military TA is approved, please communicate with our Military Student Services office to turn in your completed TAR. Anticipated credits will be applied to your account so you are not held responsible for any payment or late fees associated with what TA will cover.
- If payment is not made the sponsor’s credit will be removed from the student account, a hold will be placed on the student’s record, and it will become the responsibility of the student to pay. In order to resolve any issues, the student will be notified of the removal of the tuition credit.
Further reminders associated with TARs:
- Register for courses and complete any additional orientation requirements.
- After your first year, you will need to upload a copy of your degree audit.
- You can do this by uploading a pdf copy of your myBLUEprint
- It is now required that you use the catalog to input the courses for which you are registered.
- The currently catalog is loaded on ArmyIgnited and you can select courses from there.
- TA cannot be awarded if your request is submitted after the deadline (seven days before the class start date).
- TA can be requested as early as 60 days before the class start date.
- It is recommended that you begin your TAR at least three weeks before the deadline to ensure it is completed on time.
Note: It is your responsibility to manage and maintain knowledge of any changes to your respective program or deadlines.
In order to continue to receive your Tuition Assistance with Purdue University, the following grade point averages must be maintained:
- Undergraduate students: required GPA of 2.0. Any grade below a C, FTA will be recouped
- Graduate students: required GPA of 3.0 or higher. Any grade below a B, FTA will be recouped
Please note: students utilizing Tuition Assistance through ArmyIgnited will no longer be able to upload courses manually; our course catalog has been uploaded and you must select your course from there. If you have difficulty with finding your course, email [email protected] to discuss possible solutions.
Withdrawals and Recoupments
TA will not pay for fees that institutions levy unless authorized by DoD Instruction 1322.25.
If you have questions, contact Sharma Wolfe, FTA program manager, at [email protected] or 317-964-7147. You can also connect with your education office or officer within your branch for more information and instruction.
Estimates
Know what your education journey will cost.
Total cost refers to the full cost of attendance, including tuition, books, fees, supplies, and other additional costs. Cost-of-attendance estimates vary based on your enrollment level each semester and a variety of other factors. This total cost consists of direct fees (expenses paid directly to the school) and indirect fees (expenses incurred while in school). Refer to the following links for specific cost information:
- Tuition and Fees
- Types of Financial Aid
- Consumer Finance
- College Cost Navigator
- Department of Defense - Memorandum of Understanding - Fee Information
Additional financial aid information, including comparisons, can be found in your go.pfw account by clicking on the Billing and Financial Aid tab.
Note: Veterans residing in a state that borders Indiana may qualify for in-state tuition within three years of their discharge, per Indiana Code 21-14-14. This is an extension of the Isakson and Roe Act, Section 1005, which covers only veterans who reside within the state of their institution.
Chapter 30
The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with the Office of the Bursar. Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported, and these payments are prorated for partial (beginning and ending) months.
Chapter 31
The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 31 will cover your tuition and fees. Your tuition and fees payment is sent directly to the institution by the VA. Chapter 31 will cover the full cost of your textbooks. Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported, and these payments are prorated for partial (beginning and ending) months. Please consult your VR&E counselor regarding any additional stipends you may be eligible for.
Chapter 33
The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 33 will cover your tuition and fees, based on your percentage set by the VA. Your tuition and fees payment is sent directly to the institution by the VA. The student is paid an annual book stipend of $1,000 and a housing allowance. The student is responsible for any course materials’ fees, which are e-textbooks. Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported and these payments are prorated for partial (beginning and ending) months.
Chapter 35
The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with the Office of the Bursar. Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported and these payments are prorated for partial (beginning and ending) months.
Chapter 1606
The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with the Office of the Bursar. Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported and these payments are prorated for partial (beginning and ending) months.