{"id":195,"date":"2024-06-18T15:50:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-07-26T20:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T20:39:01","slug":"strong","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/strong\/","title":{"rendered":"The Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) &amp; The 乐播传媒入口 S.T.R.O.N.G. Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong>upport&nbsp;<strong>T<\/strong>raining and&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>enewing&nbsp;<strong>O<\/strong>pportunity for&nbsp;<strong>N<\/strong>ational&nbsp;<strong>G<\/strong>uardsmen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 乐播传媒入口 STRONG (Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen) Act established a program to provide eligible members of the 乐播传媒入口 National Guard with tuition funding toward a first bachelor\u2019s or first master\u2019s degree or a certificate or diploma from a vocational or technical school through a tuition reimbursement program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> This program is used in conjunction with Federal Tuition Assistance to pursue professional and personal self-development goals. The 乐播传媒入口 STRONG Act provides educational opportunities for those who protect and serve our state and country and supports the Drive to 55 goal of equipping 55 percent of Tennesseans with a degree or certificate by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information on 乐播传媒入口 STRONG can be found&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/military\/programs-benefits\/education-incentives.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The FTA\/S.T.R.O.N.G. Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-1-enroll-to-mtsu\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-1-enroll-to-mtsu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-1-enroll-to-mtsu\">Step 1 &#8211; Enroll to MTSU<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-1-enroll-to-mtsu\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-1-enroll-to-mtsu\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Students:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to the university prior to your intended entry term.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For help applying, contact our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/how-to-apply\/\">Admissions<\/a>&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;615-898-2111&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@mtsu.edu\">admissions@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have been accepted, sign up for CUSTOMS Orientation. During the orientation, you will meet with an advisor who will help you enroll in classes for your first term.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For help registering for orientation, contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/customs\/\">CUSTOMS&nbsp;<\/a>department:&nbsp;&nbsp;615-898-5533 <a href=\"mailto:customs@mtsu.edu\">customs@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find an advisor, find your major in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/advising\/\">Advising Index<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for classes on Pipeline.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For help registering for classes, refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/registration\/registration-guide\/\">Registration Guide<\/a>&nbsp;or contact your advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning Students:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for classes on Pipeline.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For help registering for classes, refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/registration\/registration-guide\/\">Registration Guide<\/a>&nbsp;or contact your advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find an advisor, find your major in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/advising\/\">Advising Index<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-2-determine-eligibility\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-2-determine-eligibility\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-2-determine-eligibility\">Step 2 &#8211; Determine Eligibility<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-2-determine-eligibility\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-2-determine-eligibility\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for the TN STRONG reimbursement program, you must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Enrolled in an eligible TN public or private institution,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduate students) EACH SEMESTER.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for and use FTA if eligible,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in good standing with and currently in the TN National Guard, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for reimbursement within 45 days of the end of the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: If you earn less than a 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduate students) GPA, that semester will not <\/span>be reimbursed, even if classes were passed.&nbsp; Repeated classes will also not be reimbursed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> STRONG does not pay for flight lab fees or study abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who wish to use both TN STRONG and Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae should contact <a href=\"jessica.pierson@mtsu.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"jessica.pierson@mtsu.edu\">Jessica Pierson<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:christopher.rochelle@mtsu.edu\">Christopher Rochelle<\/a> prior to application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-3-apply-for-fta-if-eligible\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-fta-if-eligible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-fta-if-eligible\">Step 3 &#8211; Apply for FTA [if eligible]<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-fta-if-eligible\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-3-apply-for-fta-if-eligible\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you are a traditional member of the TN Air National Guard or an Army ROTC Cadet on scholarship, you can skip this step<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a member of the TN Army National Guard or Army Reserves, you must apply for FTA using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.armyignited.army.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ArmyIgnitED<\/a>&nbsp;(Note: If an error page pops up when you open the link, click &#8220;Advanced&#8221; then &#8220;Proceed to site&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a lengthy process that takes ~1-2 business days for approval. Therefore, it is recommended to start early, especially if you are new to this process (you can request TA up to 60 days before classes begin). You must have approval&nbsp;<strong>AT LEAST 8&nbsp;<\/strong>days prior to the first day of classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Step 1 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em>Complete Career Path Decide Process: First-time TA users ONLY.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Tutorial_Career-Path-Decide-1st-Time-TA-Users-ONLY.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1485\">&nbsp;Tutorial.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Step 2 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em>Complete Virtual Benefits Training.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/06\/TutorialVirtulBenefitsTrainingSM1.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"39\">Tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><em>Step 3 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em>Create Your Education Goal<\/span>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/10\/Tutorial-Creating-an-Education-Goal-ED-Goal-SM.pdf\"> Tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><em>Step 4<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; Once the<\/span> Education Goal has been approved by the Education Center, submit your Tuition Assistance Request (TAR).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/10\/Tutorial-Create-Tuition-Assistance-Request-TAR-SM.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/10\/Tutorial-Create-Tuition-Assistance-Request-TAR-SM.pdf\"> Tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><em>Step 5<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; How to View Approved TAR.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/06\/TutorialCreateTuitionAssistanceRequestTARSM.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"37\">Tutorial.  <\/a>Once the<\/span> Tuition Assistance Request has been approved, log back into ArmyIgnited,  download and email your TA Approval Form to&nbsp;bursarmt@mtsu.edu&nbsp;for processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further questions and information covering requirements and assistance for FTA, contact<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jessica.pierson@mtsu.edu\">Jessica Pierson<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"christopher.rochelle@mtsu.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"christopher.rochelle@mtsu.edu\">Christopher Rochelle<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-833x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Pierson\" class=\"wp-image-1270 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-833x1024.jpg 833w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-768x944.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-1249x1536.jpg 1249w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/06\/Jessica-2-1666x2048.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ms.Jessica Pierson<\/strong><br><em>Assistant Director &amp; Veterans Affairs Certifying Official<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-envelope\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:Jessica.Pierson@mtsu.edu\">Jessica.Pierson@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-phone\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">615-898-2601<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-location-dot\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">KUC 124<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-833x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christopher Rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-1480 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-833x1024.jpg 833w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-768x944.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-1250x1536.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/09\/Chris-1666x2048.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mr. Christopher Rochelle<br><\/strong><em><em>Veterans Center Assistant Director<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-envelope\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:Shannon.Brown@mtsu.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:Hilary.Miller@mtsu.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:christopher.rochelle@mtsu.edu\">christopher.rochelle@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-phone\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">615-904-8489<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-location-dot\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">KUC 316<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-4-complete-strong-application-packet\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-4-complete-strong-application-packet\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-4-complete-strong-application-packet\">Step 4 &#8211; Complete STRONG Application Packet<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-4-complete-strong-application-packet\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-4-complete-strong-application-packet\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only the version dated 01 August 2025 will be accepted.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For application instructions and forms, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/military\/programs-benefits\/education-incentives\/state-ta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TN Education and Incentives Webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete Page 1 (Sections I and II). The postsecondary Institution POC for MTSU is Becky Bussell. (NOTE: only DOD CAC signatures are allowed.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 2 (Section III &#8211; Enrollment Certification) will be completed by the MTSU Bursar\u2019s office.To submit your request, upload your completed Page 1&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f49480819-be5e-4378-99c6-248edbb5db9a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The completed Enrollment Certification Form will be sent to your&nbsp;<strong>MTSU email address.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NO deferments will be given if the application is sent to BURSAR after<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 15 for the Fall semester <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 20 for the Spring semester <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 25 for the Summer semester <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Requests submitted after the above application dates will be returned no earlier than dates below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall semester \u2013 October 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring semester \u2013 March 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer semester \u2013 June 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further questions about your application packet, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:natalie.hill@mtsu.edu\">Natalie Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*** <strong>DO NOT SEND PAGE 1 OF THE APPLICATION BY EMAIL!!&nbsp;<\/strong>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Social Security Number is in your application packet. Please do not send your packet via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Natalie Hill<br><\/strong><em><em>Business Office Account Specialist<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-envelope\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:Jeremy.Winsett@mtsu.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:Natalie.Hill@mtsu.edu?subject=\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:natalie.hill@mtsu.edu\">Natalie.Hill@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block fas fa-phone\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">615-898-2763<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-5-submit-application-packet\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-5-submit-application-packet\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-5-submit-application-packet\">Step 5 &#8211; Submit Application Packet<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-5-submit-application-packet\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-5-submit-application-packet\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have done all of the above steps, you should have a completed packet with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>FTA verification&nbsp;(if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 1 (Section I &amp; II)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 2 (Section III- Enrollment Certification Form).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will email your branch all of these documents in PDF form.&nbsp; The email subject line should be labeled: \u201cTerm&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Application Packet\u201d (ex: \u201cFALL 2022 Application Packet\u201d).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>***MAKE SURE TO SEND FROM YOUR ENCRYPTED MILITARY ACCOUNT OR HAND DELIVER, AS YOUR SSN IS ON THE PACKET ***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Air email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ng.tn.tnarng.mbx.ngtn-state-tuition-assistance-air@army.mil\">ng.tn.tnarng.mbx.ngtn-state-tuition-assistance-air@army.mil<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Army email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mailto:ng.tn.tnarng.mbx.ngtn-state-tuition-assistance-army@army.mil\">ng.tn.tnarng.mbx.ngtn-state-tuition-assistance-army@army.mil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-6-choose-a-deferment-option-if-applicable\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-6-choose-a-deferment-option-if-applicable\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-6-choose-a-deferment-option-if-applicable\">Step 6 &#8211; Choose a Deferment Option (if applicable)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-6-choose-a-deferment-option-if-applicable\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-6-choose-a-deferment-option-if-applicable\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defer: &nbsp;As STRONG is a tuition reimbursement program<\/strong>, students are expected to pay in full or on the installment payment plan and to be reimbursed after the semester by TN STRONG if eligibility requirements are met.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, MTSU does offer a deferment plan for STRONG students. You may qualify for a tuition deferment if:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An acceptance letter from TN STRONG has been received by the Bursars<\/strong>&#8216;<strong> Office before the fee payment deadline.<\/strong>&nbsp; To ensure that TN STRONG has enough time to process your application packet before the deadline, please submit your completed application packet to your branch as soon as possible.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can request the Enrollment Certification Form from the Bursar\u2019s Office as soon as you register. Requests for Section III \u2013 Enrollment Certification must be submitted by the following dates to be considered for a TN STRONG deferment:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 15 for the Fall semester <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 20 for the Spring semester <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 25 for the Summer semester <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests submitted after the dates above will not qualify for a TN STRONG deferment, and students must be prepared to pay their balance out-of-pocket (hyperlink to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuition\/instructions\/\">https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuition\/instructions\/<\/a>) or with financial aid (hyperlink to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/\">https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who fail to meet eligibility requirements for TN STRONG reimbursement will not be eligible for a TN STRONG deferment the following semester. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who fail to meet eligibility requirements for TN STRONG reimbursement for two semesters will be permanently ineligible for a TN STRONG deferment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/39bd3024-7f38-48dc-bfe9-25434985e717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Deferment Paperwork<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;must be completed by the fee payment deadline.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The deferment, if eligible, will be processed once the Bursar receives an acceptance letter. &nbsp;The amount deferred is the total amount of instate undergraduate tuition and fees less any FTA, federal, or state-funded grants, scholarships, or discounts.&nbsp; The deferment will not cover out-of-state tuition charges, dorm, or meal plan charges.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No late deferments will be accepted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*** DO NOT COMPLETE A DEFERMENT MORE THAN ONCE A SEMESTER! ***<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DO NOT Defer<\/strong>. If you do not or cannot complete the application prior to the fee payment deadline, you are responsible for covering the cost of your tuition and fees in order to confirm registration, and you will be reimbursed after the term is over and final grades have been submitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> The MTSU Bursar will submit your final grades for you at the end of the term, and you will be reimbursed for all eligible classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-7-confirm-classes\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-7-confirm-classes\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-7-confirm-classes\">Step 7 &#8211; Confirm Classes<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-7-confirm-classes\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-7-confirm-classes\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must confirm or pay any remaining balance due by the fee payment\/confirmation deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support&nbsp;Training and&nbsp;Renewing&nbsp;Opportunity for&nbsp;National&nbsp;Guardsmen The 乐播传媒入口 STRONG (Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen) Act established a program to provide eligible members of the 乐播传媒入口 National Guard with tuition funding toward a first bachelor\u2019s or first master\u2019s degree or a certificate or diploma from a vocational or technical school through a tuition reimbursement program. 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