United States Coast Guard
TROY Welcomes Students from the U.S. Coast Guard
No matter what your rate or officer occupation, Troy University is pleased to offer a broad range of undergraduate programs via in-class, online or blended formats that can be valuable to members of the Coast Guard seeking to advance their career within the Coast Guard or to help prepare them for careers following their service to our nation. Learn more about higher education options for members of the US Coast Guard.
Troy offers more than 140 fully online degree programs with flexible start terms.
Tuition Assistance, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Tuition Assistance
Guidance on the Coast Guard's tuition assistance program can be found through FORCECOM.
- Annual Cap: $4,500
- Application Window: A complete TA application submitted per course must be received by ETQC no less than seven days before the class start date and up to 90 days prior to the course start date. Do not include the submission date to ETQC or the class start date within the seven-day calculation.
- Requirements:
- An acceptable degree plan is required after completing the second course or six semester hours.
- Apply: MyCG Ed
- More Information: USCG Tuition Assistance - FORCECOM
Service members must complete a Tuition Assistance Counseling Worksheet (ETQC-4147-2). Service members can apply for CG TA up to 90 days prior to the course start date. All TA applications must be approved by an Educational Services Officer (ESO) 14 days prior to the course start date. Please email approved forms to taforms@troy.edu.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Currently serving members of the Coast Guard, their spouses and dependents are eligible for the Troy Military and Family Scholarship that caps the cost of tuition at $250.00 per credit hour at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
Military and Family Scholarship
Trojan Book Bag
Book Bag is your all-in-one, money-saving textbook solution. With Trojan Book Bag, you get all your required course materials before classes start for just $21 per
credit hour, saving you up to 50% on textbooks each semester. No last-minute shopping
or high-priced books — just convenience, affordability and stress-free learning. You're
automatically enrolled when you register for classes, so you can focus on what really
matters — your education. It's just one more reason why TROY is recognized among the
best colleges for military students.
TROY will cover the cost of books and course materials through the Trojan Book Bag
Program for actively serving military who receive tuition assistance.
Transfer Credits
In each of the undergraduate degree options available at TROY, there is scope for the award of transferable college credit based on an evaluation of the member's rating, the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE recommended credits, combined with results of CLEP and/or DANTES exams taken, can significantly shorten the time frame for reaching degree completion.