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MILITARY BENEFITS

Use Your Military Benefits To Earn Your Degree

Here at CIAT, we strive to make your education as flexible and affordable as possible by proudly offering military tuition assistance and benefits to service members in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Whether you’re a veteran or on active duty, our resources will maximize your military benefits as you start out on your new path. See what CIAT has to offer and talk with one of our trusted VA Benefits Advisors for more information. Click on any of the following benefits to learn more:

Enrollment Deadline: March 8th, 2025
GI Bill

GI Bill® Benefits

All CIAT Certificate and Degree programs are approved for VA benefits, including the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. The Post 9/11 GI Bill®, used by most military students, is an educational benefit for military personnel who have served on active duty for at least 90 days after 9/10/2001, or who were discharged with a service-related disability after 30 consecutive days. This bill can cover up to 100% of your tuition, includes a monthly housing allowance, and can help offset the cost of books and fees.

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VRE

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), also known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, helps veterans identify job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. The VR&E process is designed to assist Veterans with service-connected disabilities to obtain suitable employment and/or achieve independent living goals. This program may be eligible to cover up to 100% of your tuition, depending on your disability status. We will work directly with you and your counselor to design the right fit education plan to meet your academic and career goals.

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VA STEM Scholarship

VA STEM Scholarship

The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows some eligible Veterans and dependents in high-demand fields, such as the technology field, to extend their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits – up to 9 months or $30,000 in tuition funds. CIAT Bachelor’s Degree students are eligible to apply for the VA STEM Scholarship.

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VA Yellow Ribbon Program

VA Yellow Ribbon Program

CIAT Certificate and Degree programs are approved for the VA Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program can help support your tuition related expenses if you are 100% eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits and have maxed out your annual cap for tuition expenses.

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Active Duty Tuition Assistance

Active Duty Tuition Assistance

CIAT proudly offers Active Duty Tuition Assistance for service members and extends a tuition discount to $250/credit for each with a personal maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year per student. Tuition Assistance (TA) funds are a unique, distinct source of financial aid available to eligible Service members. Tuition Assistance (TA) will be classified as a “first payer” and be applied to students’ account prior to the application of any Pell Grant awarded.

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MyCAA Scholarship Programs

MyCAA Scholarship Programs

Your Active Duty benefits don’t end with you: they also extend to your spouse thanks to the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA). This assistance package provides a maximum benefit of $4,000 with an annual fiscal cap of $2,000 that can be used to advance your spouse’s pursuit of our approved programs.

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Skillbridge

Skillbridge

SkillBridge is a Department of Defense program that allows transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through internships and job training during the last 180 days of military service. Participating employers can provide unique opportunities for military personnel to develop skills and potentially secure employment before completing their military commitment, easing the transition to civilian workforce.

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NCPACE

NCPACE: Flexible Education for Navy Personnel

Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) provides flexible, online educational opportunities specifically designed for Navy personnel serving at sea or in remote locations. This program enables active-duty sailors to pursue higher education credits and degree programs with convenient, internet-based courses that accommodate the unique schedules and deployment challenges of naval service members.

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GSA

GSA Application

The GSA offers educational support and training opportunities for federal employees, including tuition assistance, professional development programs, and career advancement resources. Federal workers can leverage GSA programs to enhance their skills, pursue advanced certifications, and support continuous learning within their government service career path.

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Military Benefits

CIAT offers active-duty tuition assistance, providing a $250 per credit discount with a $4,500 personal annual cap. Tuition Assistance (TA) funds are applied before any other financial aid.

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) provides up to $4,000 financial assistance for eligible military spouses to pursue approved education and training programs, including those offered at CIAT.

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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 website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality

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