DOD Education Benefits: Data on Officer Participation in and Views on Proposed Changes to the Tuition Assistance Program
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DOD) has provided higher education assistance to servicemembers since the post-World War II era. As stated in a 2018 report to Congress, DOD believes educational pursuits conducted off-duty prepare individuals to think critically, develop leadership skills, and acquire tools essential to meet 21st century challenges. According to DODs budget submission for fiscal year 2020, the services allotted over $561 million from their fiscal year 2019 appropriations for their active components voluntary education programs, which include tuition assistance. DODs tuition assistance program is one of several voluntary education programs the department offers. Tuition assistance benefits are funds provided by the military services to pay a portion of tuition costs for an active-duty servicemember enrolled in courses of study during his or her off-duty time. Servicemembers who meet eligibility requirements can use tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, vocational, licensure, certificate, and language courses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 16, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1153100
Entities
People
- Brenda S. Farrell
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office