How to submit an application using paper-based TA

How to submit an application using paper-based TA Education Services Officer

Paper-based TA Process

Member downloads and completes the Application for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (CG-4147)
Member emails the completed form to the ESO.
ESO reviews and digitally signs the application.
ESO opens a new TACCTS ticket for the TAG Division and attaches the application to the ticket.
CGI receives the TACCTS ticket and processes the application for approval.

How to review and approve applications

When you sign a TA application, you are certifying that you have reviewed the application for accuracy and completeness.
Check the application to insure that:
- the applicant is eligible for tuition assistance
- the course(s) listed are offered by an accredited institution and is on the School Code Listing of college eligible for TA
- the applicant will earn college credit after completing the course(s)
- the applicant has provided you with documentation from the institution showing proof of enrollment, courses enrolled in and current tuition and fee costs
- no unauthorized fees are added into the cost (fees that are not authorized will not be included in the government or student share of the tuition assistance authorization
The paper form contains detailed instructions on completion. In addition, check these common errors made of TA applications.

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Last Modified 1/26/2012

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