Military Tuition Assistance

The most common source of financial aid for military service members is tuition assistance (TA). TA is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard for tuition expenses only. TA is a source of financial aid available to eligible service members. Each service has its criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process, and restrictions. This money is paid directly to the institution by the individual services. 

Active-Duty military personnel, who are eligible to receive government tuition assistance of up to $250 per semester hour, may receive a discount from OLLU. With the discount and tuition assistance, all tuition costs are covered.

Spouses will receive the same discount as the active duty military person. Spouses will be required to pay the remaining $250 per semester hour. All other associated fees (books) are not included in the discount and must be paid for by the active-duty personnel and their spouses. Student is responsible for any additional fees or charges.

• For 24-25 academic year undergraduate books are included in tuition.

All bachelor's and master's degree programs are open to all military. The active-duty discount is not available for doctoral programs. 

You must submit proof of current active duty status to the VA Coordinator at finaid@ollusa.edu.

Process For Applying

The process for applying for military tuition assistance varies between the Services but comes down to the following basic process:

1. Discuss with military supervisor; commander approval is needed  
2. Meet with an Education Services Officer or a Military Education Counselor to receive information on Tuition Assistance (eligibility, responsibility, restrictions)
3. Apply for Tuition Assistance through the appropriate portal (account registration needed to use portal)
   • Air Force Virtual Education Center (For Air Force and Space Force)
   • ArmyIgnited Portal
   • Navy Education Center (For Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard)
4. Receive Tuition Assistance approval from appropriate unit supervisor
5. Register for approved courses through https://www.ollusa.edu/info-for/current-students.html
6. Submit Tuition Assistance approval form to Our Lady of the Lake University VA Coordinator at finaid@ollusa.edu. 

When applying for financial aid (federal, state, local, private, or institutional), TA is the first form of financial aid administered to the tuition expense. For example, TA funds are applied to the service member’s tuition account before student loans or PELL grant funds. Billing.

Tuition Assistance will not be billed until after the last day to drop each session has passed. Your student account will show a balance until your TA payment is applied. Please contact the Student Business Office at studentaccounts@ollusa.edu if you have any questions regarding payment.

Refund Policy

Refunds for tuition and fees in all cases are calculated from the date the properly completed withdrawal form is received in the Registrar's Office, located in the Walter Student Service Center, Room 104. Consideration cannot be given to the date the student ceased attending classes unless proper withdrawal procedures have been followed:

1. Obtain proper form(s) from the Registrar's Office
2. Obtain signature of adviser
3. Submit completed form(s) to Registrar's Office for final processing. Students at other campuses can submit their form(s) to the following locations:

1. 1. Houston Campus - 600 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77067
   2. La Feria (Rio Grande Valley) Campus - 1650 S. Main, Room 113, La Feria, Texas, 78559
   3. Online students may submit the form(s) via email to registrar@ollusa.edu.

Calculation Schedule

If proper withdrawal procedures have been followed, tuition is adjusted according to the following schedule:
https://www.ollusa.edu/business-office/financial-obligations-tuition-refunds.html