The DA Form 2171 is used within the Army Continuing Education System to request tuition assistance for approved college courses. It is authorized under Title 10 USC 2007 and 2005, which govern how the Army supports the educational goals of active-duty service members.
The form documents the specific courses a soldier is seeking funding for, including the institution, credit hours, semester dates, and tuition cost. By completing it accurately, soldiers create an official record that ties financial assistance to specific coursework and holds them accountable for successful completion.
If a soldier fails to complete an approved course due to a controllable reason, the Army requires repayment of the tuition assistance received. Uncontrollable circumstances, such as deployment or a medical emergency, may qualify for a waiver. The form also requires that assistance be authorized on a course-by-course basis and not through side agreements with educational institutions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA 2171 Form |
| Form Length | 5 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 15 sec |
| Other names | fc form 2171 pdf, ETS, fc form 2171, da form 2171 |