TA Gap Funding Program

To use the TA Gap Funding Program, your branch of service must approve you for Federal Tuition 
Assistance.

Complete your application in accordance with the procedures of your service branch.

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marine Corps
• Navy
• Space Force

Once you’ve completed your FTA application, you will need to notify the Center by completing the 
following forms: Mississippi National Guard Form and/or the Federal Tuition Assistance Form.

Any student that desires to use Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program is required 
to email your paperwork to the Center at VAFREEMississippi. 

The TA Gap Funding Program will cover the difference between course credit tuition and approved FTA 
courses. No refunds or overpayments will be issued to the student from this funding. If the University does not receive Federal Tuition Assistance benefits for the student or a student withdraws/drops approved courses after funds are administered, the student will be billed and  responsible for repaying the University.

The TA Gap Funding will be awarded once Business Services receives notice of your FTA approved amount, which is dependent on your branch of service and the timing of your application. Some branches may require the completion of 19% of classes before notifying the University, which could be up to 21 days after the start of the semester. If your balance exceeds the cost of your TA-approved course tuition and until your TA credits are verified, you will need to enroll in the University’s payment plan.