TROY Welcomes Students from the U.S. Coast Guard
No matter what your rate or officer occupation, ÎÞÂë¾ÞÈé is pleased to offer a broad range of undergraduate programs via in-class, online or blended formats that can be valuable to members of the Coast Guard seeking to advance their career within the Coast Guard or to help prepare them for careers following their service to our nation. about higher education options for members of the US Coast Guard.
TROY offers over 100 fully online degree programs with flexible start terms.
Tuition Assistance, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition Assistance
Guidance on the Coast Guard’s tuition assistance program can be found through . Service members must complete a Tuition Assistance Counseling Worksheet (). Service members can apply for CG TA up to 90 days prior to the course start date. All TA applications must be approved by an Educational Services Officer (ESO) 14 days prior to the course start date. Please email approved forms to taforms@troy.edu.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Currently serving members of the Coast Guard, their spouses and dependents are eligible for the ÎÞÂë¾ÞÈé Military and Family Scholarship that caps the cost of tuition at $250.00 per credit hour at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Military and Family Scholarship
Transfer Credits
In each of the undergraduate degree options available at TROY, there is scope for the award of transferable college credit based on an evaluation of the member’s rating, the (JST) and the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE recommended credits, combined with results of CLEP and/or DANTES exams taken, can significantly shorten the time frame for reaching degree completion.