Fort Knox

ArmyIgnitED Tuition Assistance

If a student is active-duty military and interested in utilizing tuition assistance (TA) for courses, here is the process to request tuition assistance through the ArmyIgnitED portal.

All TA requests must be reviewed for approval and completed within 8 weeks of the class start but no later than 7 days prior to the class start date or the student is unable to receive TA for the requested courses.

LET'S GET STARTED! 

1. The student will need to CREATE an account by visiting the upgraded ArmyIgnitED website: https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student/public/welcome  and click on LOGIN.  Insert the CAC prior to opening the link as it promptly asks for CAC credentials. This will register the student’s CAC credentials to ArmyIgnitED. The student will only need the URL and their CAC. 
2. Update personal information by going to MY PROFILE at the upper right of the dashboard page. 
3. Review the EXPLORE MY OPTIONS section on the dashboard to search degree programs, academic institutions, and EXPLORE CAREERS USING THE CAREER PATH TOOL. 
4. Create an EDUCATION GOAL. 
5. The EDUCATION GOAL is then reviewed and approved by the EDUCATION COUNSELOR AT THE STUDENT’S REGISTERED MILITARY EDUCATION CENTER (this is not a civilian from ECTC, this is an ARMY EDUCATION COUNSELOR). The student must have an approved education goal before the TA may be requested. 
6. Upload the APPROVED EDUCATION PATH (this is provided by the student’s academic counselor). 
7. Using the class schedule provided by your school’s academic counselor, find the courses in the system and REQUEST TA for desired classes. 
8. Email the TA REQUEST PDF FORM to lhinton0009@kctcs.edu.  

There are over 14 USER TUTORIALS IN THE SITE to assist with searching institutions, creating an education goal, creating a TA request, and more! Please use this pathway to access system tutorials, and search there first, because they have detailed guides with screenshots to walk you through each required action step by step.

Login to ArmyIgnitED > Click on the question mark (?) located at the upper right corner > Documents & Links > Tutorial. 

Air Force Tuition Assistance

If a student is active-duty military and interested in utilizing tuition assistance (TA) for courses, here is the process to request tuition assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center. This must be done through the Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil/ . There are six steps to completing the AFVEC online MilTA process.

All TA requests must be reviewed for approval and completed within 8 weeks of the class start but no later than 7 days prior to the class start date or the student is unable to receive TA for the requested courses.

LET'S GET STARTED! 

1. The student will need to select a REASON for the request of tuition assistance funds.
2. Select the SCHOOL INSTITUTION name of which you will be attending.
3. Enter the TERM DATES of the course(s) the student is enrolled. They must be exact.
4. Enter the COURSE INFORMATION of each class.
5. Enter the COST of the course and/or credit hours of the course(s).
6. VERIFY the TA information and SUBMIT the Request.
7. Email the TA REQUEST PDF FORM to lhinton0009@kctcs.edu.   

There are TUTORIALS IN THE SITE to assist with searching institutions, creating a TA request, and more! Please use this pathway to access system tutorials, and search there first, because they have detailed guides with screenshots to walk you through each required action step by step.

Navy Tuition Assistance

If a student is active-duty military and interested in utilizing tuition assistance (TA) for courses, here is the process to request tuition assistance online using the Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) portal. This must be done through the ETQC Portal at https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil/cg_user_guide.pdf. 

LET’S GET STARTED! 

1.    All TA requests must be reviewed for approval and completed at least 7 calendar days prior to the class start and no more than 90 days prior to the course start date or the student is unable to receive TA for the requested courses.

a.   Login to MyCG Ed at https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil. 

b.   Select the “TUITION ASSISTANCE” icon.

c.   Review the TA LANDING PAGE AND OUTSTANDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

d.   RESERVISTS. If you are reservist, you must upload a point statement from Direct Access on your Anniversary Year. Reserves must have a good anniversary year and progress in the current anniversary year in order to utilize TA. The exception is first year reservists. After accessing the point statement in Direct Access, Print the file to adobe and upload the file in MyCG Ed under Point Statement.

e.   DEGREE PLANS. Degree Plans are required after the second class of using TA. All courses that you are applying for must be on the degree plan. After the degree plan is uploaded, ETQC will review the degree plan within 2 business days. 

Degree Plans MUST be legible in a PDF format and include the following items: 

• §  Printed student name 
• §  Name of the school/institution 
• §  Degree/certificate level 
• §  List all courses required for completion. 

f.    CREATE application when eligible.

g.    READ AND ACCEPT agreement.

h.   ENSURE PROFILE INFORMATION IS CORRECT. If the profile information is incorrect, first verify Direct Access and update the source of the information (email and phone). Then update your “profile” in MyCG Ed.

i.     SELECT COMMAND APPROVER (servicing ESO) Information. If the ESO is not listed, manually enter in the information.

j.     ENTER COURSE INFORMATION. Use as many pre-filled options/picklists as possible to avoid simple errors.

k.   COST VERIFICATION. If there is no prefilled option, the service member will need to upload a cost verification sheet. Cost verification is a verification of the cost per credit hour. Acceptable documentation is the academic school’s website, billing statement that shows the cost per credit hour.

l.     SAVE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION. Triple check all of the information is correct on the TA request. Course code, title, and term dates must match exactly or the school will not be able to invoice post grade. Once complete, save and submit the TA request.

2.   You will see the pending application under “Current Applications.”

3.   ESO (Command Approver) Notified by Email.

4.   ESO (Command Approver) Approves or Rejects the Application.

5.   Approved TA application. After your ESO (Command Approver) approves the application, it is forwarded to ETQC for final approval. Members will be notified at each stage of application process. If there are any issues ETQC will send a message in MyCG Ed and you will see the ‘red notification’. You will also receive an email notifying you of the message.

6.   Authorized Application. After ETQC authorizes the TA application you will be notified via email. You can either click the hyperlink or log in to MyCG Ed, download the voucher and submit the TA request to the school. Students may email the approved TA request to lhinton0009@kctcs.edu. 

There are TUTORIALS IN THE SITE to assist with searching institutions, creating a TA request, and more! Please use this pathway to access system tutorials, and search there first, because they have detailed guides with screenshots to walk you through each required action step by step.

Advanced Manufacturing Army Career Skills Program (CSP)

Path for training in areas: computer aided drafting and design, electrical technology and engineering and electronics technology. Each program offers an opportunity to earn industry certificates that lead to in-demand careers. Training is available to soldiers at any duty station who have 180 or fewer days of service remaining.

1. Meet with the CSP Installation Administrator to identify separation date and discuss program options:
       The Education Center on Fort Knox
       (502) 624-8246
       fortknoxcsp@army.mil
2. Apply for admission to ECTC. Write down Student ID Number.
3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and use ECTC school code 001991. Student must apply to enroll into CSP. 
4. Complete the Work Ready Scholarship application. Student must apply to enroll into CSP.
5. Request official college transcripts at National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu or 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
6. Request Joint Services Transcript.
   
7. Schedule Placement testing by reaching out to the main campus Assessment Center at (270) 706-8492 Instead of placement testing, the student may provide a high school transcript by going to www.parchment.com and send to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu or mail to 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.  The student may also provide ACT scores. 
8. Submit all participation documents to the CSP Coordinator by email at timothym.cordova@kctcs.edu or call (270) 706-8681.    
   
9. Meet with the CSP Coordinator to register for classes.

My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

This is a workforce development program that provides up to $4000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses enrolled in qualified programs.

1. Confirm eligibility. Spouse must be active duty and in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 or O1-O2.
2. Call MyCAA and speak to a career counselor to discuss job options and develop an individual career plan at 800-342-9647.
3. Apply for admission to ECTC. Write down Student ID Number.
4. Register and create an account for MyCAA and click on “Get Started”.
5. Request official college transcripts at National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu or 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
6. Schedule Placement Testing.
   Reach out to the main campus Assessment Center at (270) 706-8492 or the Fort Knox Center at (270) 706-8858. Instead of placement testing, the student may provide a high school transcript by going to www.parchment.com and send to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu  or mail to 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.  The student may also provide ACT scores. 
7. Submit an Education and Training Plan. Plan is requested from an ECTC academic advisor.
8. Register on Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (MySECO) and Military Spouse Employment Partnership career portal. If you do not have a DS login, create one. Then register on MySECO as a new user.
9. Complete the MyCAA Individual Career Plan (MyICP) on MySECO.
10. Call MyCAA at 800-342-9647 to schedule a counseling appointment.
11. Schedule to meet with ECTC Academic Advisor to enroll into classes.
12. Request financial assistance through MyCAA. (All MyCAA processes must be completed prior to class start.)
13. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and use ECTC school code 001991.

1. Apply for admission to ECTC. Write down Student ID Number.
2. Request official college transcripts at National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu or 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
3. Schedule Placement testing by reaching out to the main campus Assessment Center at (270) 706-8492 or the Fort Knox Center at (270) 706-8858. Instead of placement testing, the student may provide a high school transcript by going to www.parchment.com and send to ECTCadmissions@kctcs.edu or mail to 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.  The student may also provide ACT scores.
4. Apply for Financial Aid. Complete the FAFSA (ECTC school code: 001991).
5. Students using Veteran Educational Benefits: Visit the Military and Veterans Services Center, RPC  108, or email ECTCMVS@kctcs.edu, or call (270) 706-8815.
6. Schedule to meet with an ECTC academic advisor to enroll in classes.