Military Tuition Assistance

1. Service members must request Tuition Assistance (TA) through their branch portal and receive approval at least 7 days before the term start date. Students using TA should consult their Education Services Officer (ESO) and service branch TA portal for Department of Defense (DoD) and branch-specific deadlines.

• KSU term dates are available for selection in branch TA portals only during the branch-designated TA request window (for example, beginning up to 60 days before the term start date and ending no later than 7 days before the term start date). Timeframes vary by branch.
• Course codes, course titles, and term dates entered on the TA request must match your KSU registration exactly. Incorrect course information or term dates will invalidate the TA approval.

2. After your TA request has been approved by your service branch, email the approval document to thirdpartybilling@kennesaw.edu so the TA can be applied to your student account. For additional information, please visit the Third Party Billing webpage.
 

If you encounter any issues finding your KSU classes or major in your branch portal, please email Annie Bresler at ebresler@kennesaw.edu. 

Kennesaw State University’s TA return policy aligns with the Department of Education rules for unearned aid and the Department of Defense (DOD’s) policy for the return of unearned TA funds.

• A refund of 100% will be given until the end of the drop/add period for each semester.
  
• If a service member withdraws from all courses on or before the 60% completion date, Kennesaw State University will issue a prorated refund to the appropriate military branch of
  service for the unearned TA funds received.
  

Please visit the Withdrawal Dates & Refunds schedule on the Academic Calendar for the semester in question, located on the Office of the Registrar’s website. Students must withdraw from all classes to be eligible for a refund.

In instances when a service member stops attending due to a documented military service obligation, Kennesaw State University will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that may not result in a student debt to Kennesaw State University for the portion of TA funds returned to the appropriate military branch of service.

To request a military withdrawal, please email a copy of your official military orders to Annie Bresler at ebresler@kennesaw.edu.

Military withdrawals are full withdrawals from all enrolled courses and cannot be granted for only a portion of a student's enrollment.

Kennesaw State University may grant a military withdrawal when a service member has a documented military service obligation that directly interferes with the current enrollment and extends beyond the scope of the University's short-term absence policy. Official military orders are required and will be reviewed to determine eligibility.

For more information on Military Withdrawal, please visit the online University Catalog, Section 2.9.3 Military Withdrawals.

Kennesaw State University is proud to participate in the United States Department of Defense (DoD)
Voluntary Education Partnership. As part of this partnership, the university has an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DoD. This MOU reflects Kennesaw State University's
commitment to supporting military-connected students and highlights the university as an excellent
choice for higher education.

The Kennesaw State University Office of Admissions staff follows the NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admissions as well as the principles of professional ethics set forth by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Kennesaw State University and its staff members will not:

• Provide any bonus, commission, or other incentive payment, directly or indirectly, based on securing enrollments or the receipt of federal financial aid, Military Tuition Assistance (TA) funds, or VA education benefit funds, to any individual engaged in student recruiting, admissions activities, or decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
• Engage in high-pressure recruitment tactics, including making three or more unsolicited contacts by phone, email, video conference, or in person, or conducting same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing enrollments of Service members.

Service members using military Tuition Assistance should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling.