Top-Up Benefit

 
  • Top-Up is a VA benefit that may be used by active duty members who are not receiving 100% tuition assistance coverage for a course

    • For example, if the course cost is $975 and TA pays $750 and the student's out of pocket expense is $225. The student may submit the $225 to the VA for reimbursement.
  • When using Top-Up, you must do the following:

    1. Fill out and print a copy of your completed form 22-1990
    2. Make a copy of your TA Approval form and write “TOP-UP” at the top of your forms
    3. Send both to the VA in St. Louis, MO:
      VA Regional Office
      400 South 18th Street
      St. Louis, MO 63103
      Or fax to 314-552-9533
  • This process must be followed for each course for which Top-Up is being used
  • APUS requires that any balance not being covered by TA must be paid prior to the start of the course. Access to the course will not be permitted until the balance is paid in full
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