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Federal Tuition Assistance (TA)

If this is the first time you have used Army Federal Tuition Assistance, please see the below steps to set up your account and request TA.

If you have already established an account in Army IgnitED and have used Army Tuition Assistance, simply log in and proceed.

Army IgnitED Tuition Assistance Process

  1. Go to Army IgnitED to create an account. Use your Military Email if possible to set up your account. If you have issues creating an account, contact James McClanahan, M.ED. at (615) 313-0604 or email him at james.n.mclanahan.civ@army.mil.
  2. Select a Degree Path in the Army IgnitED portal. Search for Gateway Community & Technical College to go along with the degree path you select.
  3. Your program will need to be approved by your (ESO) Educational Services Officer or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling into classes.
  4. The Soldier will be responsible for requesting an Evaluated Degree Plan from the Certifying Official at the college once they have their class schedule. The soldier will need to consult with the (ESO) Educational Services Officer to upload the Evaluated Degree Plan.
    • Note: TA requests must be approved in the Army IgnitED portal by the class start date. Be sure to submit your request for your class schedule to be uploaded to the portal as soon as possible, after you have registered for classes. (Requests must be received through ArmyIgnitED at least 7 days prior to classes beginning.)
  5. Log into the Army IgnitED portal, and enter the classes from your schedule for which you wish to request TA.
  6. Your TA Requests will be auto-approved or denied based upon the requirements in your Degree Plan by your (ESO) Educational Services Officer or counselor within the Military Service.
    • Note: Army IgnitED requires your full schedule of classes to be uploaded so that your degree plan can be reported to Army IgnitED when you graduate.
  7. Our Business Office will invoice the Army for your classes, and apply the funds to your student account as soon as possible. Contact Clint Bartels for any questions about billing.