DOD Education Benefits: Further Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Tuition Assistance Program

Abstract

In fiscal year 2010, the TA Program provided $531 million in tuition assistance to approximately 302,000 service members who elected to pursue off-duty postsecondary education. DOD offers these benefits to service members in order to help them fulfill their academic goals and enhance their professional development. Program oversight for voluntary education programs is the responsibility of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. In addition, the military services are responsible for establishing, maintaining, operating, and implementing the programs at 350 education centers on military installations worldwide. Education centers are managed by an education services officer (ESO) and staff, such as education guidance counselors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 02, 2011
Accession Number
ADA538576

Entities

People

  • George A. Scott

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Accountability
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Education
  • Professional Development
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Students
  • United States Government
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Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • STEM Education