Federal Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Aid | Tuition Assistance | Tuition and Fees | VA Benefits
Tuition Assistance
What happens to my TA if I drop the course during registration?
If you drop before the start date of the session, your TA coordinator will send your Education Center a drop letter along with your TA form. If you drop within the first week of the session, your TA will be invoiced and your Education Center will receive a 75% refund. If you drop within the second week of the session your TA will be invoiced and your Ed Center will receive a 50% refund. If you drop after the second week your TA will be invoiced for 100%.
Are Military Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid the same?
Military Tuition Assistance is funded through the military. Financial aid pertains to Loans and grants.
Do we have semester or quarter hours?
Each course is 4 semester credit hours.
Can I manually make corrections to the TA Form?
No. Unless your Education Center is notified and initials of Education Center are present. Otherwise a corrected copy will need to be sent to TUI.
How do I know if my TA has been received?
If your TA has been received you will get a confirmation email. If you did not receive the email you may contact the University Secretary by calling (714) 816-0366 ext. 2077 to verify that your TA has been received.
What is my cap per fiscal year?
Contact your Educational Center and ask if you are eligible for TA, if so find out what your cap is per fiscal year.
Tuition and Fees
What other fees does TUI charge?
| Application fee for Ph.D. programs (no application fee for Bachelor and Master's programs) |
US $75 |
| Reinstatement Fee | US $75 |
| Student ID Card (optional) | US $10 |
| Official Transcripts can be ordered online | US $10 |
| Additional Copy of Diploma (optional) | US $30 |
NOTE: Ph.D. students are required to purchase an SPSS grad package or SPSS student version software package.
What about textbooks and course materials?
All textbooks and course materials are on TUI's cyber Library, so there is no additional cost to you.
Does TUI accept credit cards?
Yes. TUI University accepts all major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card).
Can tuition be paid in installments?
Yes. All tuition and fees for each session are due three weeks before the start of the session. There will be four payments per year during the program.
What about financial aid?
TUI distributes federal and state educational financial aid benefits. You may also qualify for TUI's California Tuition Assistance Program (CTAP). Please contact financialaid@tuiu.edu for more information.
What is a Military Tuition and TUI's Military Discount Program (MDP)?
TUI University is a DANTES affiliated university. TUI's Military Discount Program (MDP) provides qualified military personnel up to 28 semester credits per year at NO COST to the student for all Bachelors and Masters programs.
Please contact infocba@tuiu.edu or infochs@tuiu.edu for any questions you may have.
VA Benefits
If this is not your first session using VA benefits for tuition, you should expect an email confirmation from a VA Representative once enrollment certification has been submitted to the VA for you.
If this is your first session using VA benefits for tuition, please take a moment to preview the following VA instructions on how to use your VA Benefit with TUI University, and forward the requested documents to us at your earliest convenience.
Once your VA paperwork has been received, we will submit enrollment certification to the VA for you, indicating how many credit hours you are taking and how much in tuition we are charging. A monthly benefit will be mailed directly to you from the VA once they've processed your package (the VA asks for 30-45 days to process your claim).
If you are active duty and eligible to use both TA and VA benefits, meaning VA Top-Up, please state that clearly on your application. If you will be using your Top-Up benefit, TUI is not required to submit enrollment certification to the VA for you each session. The student is required to submit a copy of his/her TA directly to the VA. Notifying the school in advance of your intentions, will prevent VA overpayments in the future.
If you have any questions regarding VA Benefits, please feel free to contact Nancy Frerichs at (800) 375-9878 x 2037 or Lisa Mobley at (800) 375-9878 x 2033.
How many courses are considered full-time?
At the undergraduate level, the VA determines your training time. At the graduate and PhD levels, 2 courses are considered full-time. (PhD Students-each session you are enrolled in the dissertation is also considered full-time).
Which VA Regional Office should I submit my application for benefits to?
Submit all VA paperwork to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Any other VA Regional Office will have no information on record from TUI.
How long does it take for the VA to process my claim?
30-45 days
Does the VA pay the school directly?
No, the VA pays the student who is then responsible for paying the school. (Vocational Rehabilitation students excluded. In your case, the VA will pay the school directly).
How can I sign up for direct deposit?
Complete and submit VA form 24-0296
How can I change my mailing address with the VA?
Via the VA's online WAVE system
If I've used my VA benefit with another school, do I need to fill out the VA Application for Benefits again?
Yes, you'll need to fill out VA Form 22-1995 indicating a change in place of training.
Who can I contact if I have questions about my eligibility?
Please contact the VA directly at 888-442-4551.
How do I submit my monthly verification of enrollment?
Via the VA's online WAVE system or by calling 877-823-2378.
Where can I find VA Forms and Applications?
On the VA's website
How much am I entitled to?
Please contact the VA directly for specific payment rates. General information can be found online.
Who is the VA Certifying Official at TUI?
Nancy Frerichs, nfrerichs@tuiu.edu, 800-375-9878 x 2037
Lisa Mobley, lmobley@tuiu.edu, 800-375-9878 x 2033
If you are ACTIVE DUTY please review our MDP Program.
Questions can be submitted on the VA's website anytime.
