Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance and Transcripts

Using Coast Guard Tuition Assistance

Apply for TA using one of the following methods, no later than 14 days prior to the start date of your course, upon which you can then register for courses using Student Self-Service.

Send a copy of the approved tuition voucher, using the TA Upload Form. Include your student ID# on the document. Please do not include your social security number.

Your registration is not complete until we receive your authorized TA!

Visit your Education Office to discuss your degree plan. The Education Office will also be able to assist you in determining if you are to use WebTA or the Application for TA Form (CG-4147). Prior to submitting your TA request, you should provide your ESO with documentation confirming the per-credit tuition and fees

You may apply for TA using one of two methods:

  1. Applying for Tuition Assistance using the WebTA Request:
    Visit the WebTA website. You will need a CAC card or an NKO log in. You may create an NKO log in on the website my.navy.mil. You must include the following information:
    • Start and end date of the course you wish to take.
    • Course title and number, and tuition cost. The tuition cost for undergraduate courses is $250 per credit hour.
    Your TA request will be electronically approved. The Coast Guard will not submit your approved TA voucher to the University. Once you have your approved TA voucher, print it out, write your student ID number across the top, and submit via the TA Upload Form.


    -OR-

  2. Complete Form CG-4147:
    This form can be found at my.navy.mil/, TA applications must be received at the Institute at least 14 days, but not more than 90 days prior to the start date of your course. In block 11, you must include the following information:
    • Start and end date of the course
    • Course title and number, and tuition cost. The tuition cost for undergraduate courses is $250 per credit hour.
    Your TA request will be electronically approved. The Coast Guard will not submit your approved TA voucher to the University. Once you have your approved TA voucher, print it out, write your student ID number across the top, and submit via the TA Upload Form.
 

Transcripts

Please be sure to submit official civilian transcripts, using the appropriate process. If you are eligible to receive a Joint Services Transcript (JST), your Military and Veteran Enrollment Counselor will request a JST on your behalf.