Which cost may be used in conjunction with Tuition Assistance?

• A. Tuition costs
• B. Assessment fees
• C. Application fees
• D. Book costs may be used in conjunction with TA

Answer: (D)

Tuition Assistance is meant to help with the cost of education for service members, primarily covering tuition and mandatory fees charged by the school. In many policies, books and other required course materials can also be funded when they’re part of your approved education costs, so you can use TA toward book costs along with tuition. This makes book costs compatible with TA as an eligible education expense. By contrast, application and assessment fees are typically not covered by TA, and tuition costs themselves are the core item TA funds, not an additional category. Always check your branch’s current TA policy and your school's billing to confirm exactly what is eligible, but book costs are commonly eligible to be used in conjunction with TA.