1. State Tuition Assistance Program - overview State TA is in the form of a reimbursement $4,500/year, $250/credit hour cap May be used immediately upon enlistment Certificates, Associate’s Degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s or First Professional Degree Soldiers and Airmen may use State TA at accredited institutions with a campus or headquarters in Michigan, with some exceptions for Air personnel State TA will pay most fees that FTA will not pay Lifetime cap: 144 undergraduate credits/42 graduate credits Eligibility: –HS diploma or equivalent –6-year contract All ranks are eligible Most flags will suspend eligibility Must maintain 2.0 GPA (undergraduate)/3.0 GPA (graduate) No service obligation incurred TAG has flexibility for adjustments on case-by-case basis Program will be reviewed quarterly so feedback is welcomed

2. Gaps filled by State Tuition Assistance Program – side by side Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Up to $250/credit hour Up to 16 credit hours Does not pay any fees Up-front payment to school Recoups money for grades less than: “C” for undergraduate courses “B” for graduate courses Eligibility: New soldiers: 1 year after AIT Masters’ students: 10 years time in service Lifetime cap: 130 undergraduate hours 39 graduate hours Service Obligation Officers incur 4-year service obligation State Tuition Assistance (STAP) Up to $250/credit hour Up to $4,500 Applied after FTA Pays most fees Reimbursement to student Reimburses for grades: “D” or higher for undergraduate courses “C” or higher for graduate courses Eligibility: Upon enlistment Lifetime cap: 144 undergraduate hours 42 graduate hours Service Obligation: None

3. How do I sign up or learn more? Visit us online: www.michigan.gov/mingstap www.michigan.gov/mingstap Call us: 517.481.7640 Email us: MINGSTAP@michigan.gov