Reservists Can Get More Assistance for Graduate Degree

Airman 1st Class Natasha Libby, a 66th Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, stands next to an HH-60 Pave Hawk June 20, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base. (Senior Airman Daniel Hughes/U.S. Air Force photo)

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Published August 21, 2009

In an effort to support the professional and education goals of Air Force Reservists, the Air Force provides several voluntary education programs for its reserve members.

USAFR offers:

Undergraduate (Associates and Bachelors Degrees)
- 100% tuition assistance for undergraduate degree programs
- Not to exceed $250 per semester hour, or $166.67 per quarter hour
- Up to $4,500 annually per Servicemember.
Graduate Studies (Masters Degree)
- 75% tuition assistance for graduate degree programs
- Not to exceed $250 per semester hour, or $166 per quarter hour
- Up to $4,500 annually

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