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Eligible officers pursuing off duty undergraduate or graduate civil­ian education courses may apply for tuition assistance under the provisions of AR 621-5. If approved, the Army pays up to 75 percent of tuition costs (Note: This is scheduled to change to 100 percent after 1 October 2002). All other amounts, such as fees for registration and matriculation and the cost of books and supplies, are paid for by the officer. Participants agree in writing to remain on active duty for a minimum of 2 years after completing the course or courses. (See AR 621-5, paragraph 2-9b(1))

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Above information derived from Army Pamplet 600-3