Form NAVMC 10883 at a glance
What it is: NAVMC 10883 is the Application for Tuition Assistance, and previous editions will not be used.
Where and when to file: Submit the form to Navy Campus or Marine Corps Education Center. Complete and submit the form prior to beginning of course. Please print.
A filled-in Form NAVMC 10883 example: a Marine applies for one off-base course
How to fill out Form NAVMC 10883, box by box
SSN, NAME and BRANCH OF SERVICE
Fill in SSN, NAME: LAST, FIRST, MI, BRANCH OF SERVICE, PAYGRADE, MOS/RATE/RANK/DESIGNATOR, SEX, DATE OF BIRTH (YYMMDD), ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE DATE (YY/MM/DD) and END ACTIVE OBLIGATED SERVICE (YY/MM/DD).
GI BILL ENROLLED IN
Under GI BILL ENROLLED IN, check 1. Vietnam Era, 2. VEAP, 3. MGIB, 4. EATP or 5. NONE.
Work phone and COURSE LOCATION
Enter your WORK PHONE, UIC: (NAVY) (5 DIGITS) and RUC/MCC: (MARINE CORPS) (8 DIGITS).
Under COURSE LOCATION, check 1. ON-BASE, 2. OFF-BASE or 3. DISTANCE LEARNING (I.E., INDEPENDENT STUDY, VIDEO, TV, COMPUTER).
YEARS OF EDUCATION and IMMEDIATE EDUCATION GOAL
Enter YEARS OF EDUCATION. Under IMMEDIATE EDUCATION GOAL, check 1. HS DIPLOMA, 2. VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL, 3. ASSOCIATE, 4. BACHELORS, 5. MASTERS, 6. DOCTORATE or 7. PROFESSIONAL (I.E, MD, JD, DDS).
The school and the term
Check YES or NO for WILL YOU GRADUATE AFTER THIS TERM?
Enter the SCHOOL, and check YES or NO for DO YOU HAVE A SOCNAV/SOCMAR AGREEMENT?
Enter the TERM START DATE: YY/MM/DD and the TERM COMPLETION DATE: YY/MM/DD.
COURSE INFORMATION
Under COURSE INFORMATION, Course level: H = High School, D = Developmental/Prep, V = Vocational/Technical, L = Lower (Freshman/Sophomore), U = Upper (Junior/Senior), G = Graduate.
Type of Credits/Hours: S = Semester, Q = Quarter, C = Clock, K = Carnegie (High School).
For each course enter COURSE DEPT/ NUMBER, COURSE TITLE, COURSE LEVEL (the Course level codes), NUMBER OF CREDITS/ HOURS, TYPE OF CREDITS/ HOURS, COST PER CREDIT/ HOUR and TOTAL COURSE COST.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE and command
By your signature you certify that you request TA with the understanding that you will pay all costs over the amount authorized, and that you have read, understand and will comply with all of the governing voluntary education instructions and the provisions on back of this form.
Sign the APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE and enter the DATE, the COMMAND (PRINT), the COMPLETE ADDRESS, and the FAX NUMBER DSN and the COM number.
The commanding officer
The APPLICANT'S COMMANDING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OR OFFICER IN CHARGE: the applicant's present or anticipated military duties will permit him/her to attend and complete the course(s).
The commanding officer enters the DATE:, the TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF COMMANDING OFFICER and the SIGNATURE OF COMMANDING OFFICER.
More rules for Form NAVMC 10883
Acceptance of TA obligates you to pay the remainder of tuition cost plus all other costs such as but not limited to textbooks, to submit this application to your servicing Navy Campus or Marine Corps Education Center prior to beginning of course, and to personally deliver or mail your TA Authorization Form to the school during registration. If you register for courses prior to receiving a TA Authorization Form, you are liable for the full amount of tuition.
You must authorize the school you attend to forward a grade report to NETPDTC. If your school fails to do so, you will be notified by NETPDTC. It then becomes your responsibility to forward your grade to NETPDTC. Ultimate responsibility to provide grades to NETPDTC rests with the service member.
The school's failure to provide a grade report or your failure to respond as outlined in paragraphs 1 through 7 will lead to formal resolution/collection efforts such as a letter of indebtedness to your commanding officer and possible pay checkage.
You are not entitled to use TA if your grade point average for TA-funded courses falls under a “C” for undergraduate or a “B” for graduate courses.
You are not entitled to use TA if receiving other federal financial aid for the same course(s) which results in a duplication of benefits from the U.S. Treasury. You will not apply for/receive VA educational assistance for course(s) on this form.
Your SSN will be used for identification.
You are not required to provide this information; however, failure to do so will result in not being considered for TA.
Navy members, commissioned officers, withdrawals and writing to NETPDTC
You are a commissioned officer
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS agree, in accordance with 10 USC 2007, to remain on active duty for two (2) years after completing the course(s) on this form. This obligation runs concurrently with any remaining obligated service time. This agreement does not obligate the military service to retain you on active duty. If allowed to voluntarily resign before two year obligation is served, commissioned officers will repay the government a portion of TA expended on their behalf during their first two years of active duty in accordance with 10 USC 2005. Reimbursement of TA does not negate the obligation.
You withdraw from a course, do not enroll or change a course
Acceptance of TA also obligates you to notify the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) and the Education Center in writing if you do not enroll in any or all course(s) on this form or if you withdraw before the school's “drop/add” date.
Acceptance of TA also obligates you to notify NETPDTC and the Education Center in writing if you enroll in a different course than the one on this form. You can change a course title on the TA Authorization Form only if there is no tuition increase. The new course must apply toward your education goal.
You must reimburse, via money order or cashier's check payable to U.S. Treasury and mailed to NETPDTC, the tuition paid on your behalf if you: a. voluntarily withdraw from a course after the “drop/add” date. b. receive a failing grade. c. fail to clear an incomplete (I) grade within 6 months of course completion date.
In the case of an involuntary course withdrawal, provide NETPDTC a letter from your commanding officer confirming withdrawal was due to hospitalization, PCS, TAD, documented emergency leave or change in military duties or assignment. Reimbursement may be waived if you officially withdrew based on one of these circumstances.
You write to NETPDTC
All correspondence to NETPDTC should include: your full name, your social security number, name of school and course(s), term dates involved and TA document number. NETPDTC is COMMANDING OFFICER NETPDTC N8115, 6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD, PENSACOLA, FL 32509-5241.
Common questions about Form NAVMC 10883
Is there a deadline?
Complete and submit the form prior to beginning of course. Please print.
Where do I file it?
Submit the form to Navy Campus or Marine Corps Education Center.
Sources
[1] Application for Tuition Assistance NAVMC 10883 (REV. 6-97) (EF), as served (the Official source link on this page).