Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is approved to process DoD Tuition Assistance for all its degree programs. FTA is available for those serving in the Armed Forces. Each branch of service has its own FTA policies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard). As required by Federal Regulations, every 3-6 years the U.S. Department of Education (ED) reviews and certifies FDLTCC to participate in Financial Aid programs, including adequate staff levels, expertise, and training, as well as required processes and systems. Those with specific questions regarding FTA eligibility should get in contact with their unit’s Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor.
Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard (ARNG) – Federal Tuition Assistance:
Air Force Tuition Assistance:
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance:
Navy Tuition Assistance:
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
Those with specific questions regarding FTA eligibility should get in contact with their unit’s Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor.
FDLTCC has a policy that returns any unearned tuition assistance (TA) funds on a proportional basis through at least the 60 percent portion of the period for which the funds were provided to the military Service Branch. Instances when a Service member stop attending due to a military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.
The following is FDLTCC’s withdrawal schedule for return of unearned TA funds: (7-day course instruction)
- 16-week semester 112 days
- Withdrawal before or during weeks 1 & 2: 100%
- Withdrawal during weeks 3 & 4: 75%
- Withdrawal during weeks 5-8: 50%
- Withdrawal during weeks 9-10: 40% (60% of course is completed) week 9.6, day 67.2
- Withdrawal during weeks 11-16: 0%
INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) ASKS US TO SHARE WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The College Scorecard is a consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school.
The College Navigator is a consumer tool that provides school information about tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates, and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet is a model financial aid award letter designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about college costs and financial aid so they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. For a personalized Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, please see Mariah Rozell, FDLTCC’s Assistant Registrar and Veteran Certifying Official, in the Records Office (Rm. 128). To see Financial Aid for our general College Financing Plan/Shopping Sheet. More information regarding Financial Aid can be is found on our website.
The Paying for College website contains a tool that can be used by prospective students to compare detailed financial information for up to three schools at a time. This site also includes general information about financial aid and financial literacy.
The designated point of contact for VA students is Mariah Rozell, FDLTCC Assistant Registrar and VA School Certifying Official.
If you are receiving Tuition Assistance (TA) and are seeking access to disability counseling, please view our Disability Services webpage for more information.