Tuition Top-Up Servicemember Benefit

Week of September 15, 2008

Top-Up is a program that allows GI Bill participants' to use the GI Bill to supplement the tuition and fees not covered by tuition assistance. The amount of the benefit can be equal to the difference between the total cost of a college course and the amount of Tuition Assistance that is paid by the military for the course. The amount of the benefit is limited to the amount that the person would receive for the same course if regular MGIB benefits were being paid. In no case can the amount paid by the military combined with the amount paid by VA be more than the total cost of the course. Get more information and FAQs.

Next Step:
If you haven't already found a school that offers you credit for military service and training, you can start by requesting free information through Military.com. We'll put you in contact with programs that will work around your schedule and give you the credit you've earned.

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