Webster University's response to the cancelling of miltary TA

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<p>Due to the sequester, all the branches of the Armed Services have put military TA on hold. For decades, eligible servicemembers could get up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours. If the tuition was more than the cap, servicemembers were responsible for the balance.</p>

<p>In any case, Webster University is stepping up to provide military students with access to funds for their education following the suspension of Department of Defense tuition assistance (TA) funds due to the sequestration. Through the Webster Military Tuition Assistance Protection (MTAP) Plan, eligible and qualifying current, transfer and new students will receive a Webster grant covering the suspended TA payment.
[Webster</a> University Introduces Military Tuition Assistance Protection (MTAP) Plan | Webster University](<a href=“http://www.webster.edu/news/2013/news/031413-tuition-assistance-protection.html]Webster”>http://www.webster.edu/news/2013/news/031413-tuition-assistance-protection.html)</p>

<p>As a retired officer’s wife (although my spouse did not use military TA), I applaud this move.</p>

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<p>This is wonderful. Wouldn’t it be great if other colleges followed Webster’s lead?</p>

<p>It’s unbelievable (or maybe not) how all of this stuff gets so political–it seems that the cuts are intentionally made to hurt the people who need it the most. (I don’t see Congress squirming through any of this.) And isn’t this a direct breach of contract by the govt with our military?</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing.</p>

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<p>This is one of the benefits of being in the military that really helped with their future. While I am sure it is not a tie breaker to join the service it definitely was a great benefit once in. Good for Webster U. I hope others follow.</p>