Active Duty

ArmyIgnitED

El Paso Community College welcomes you and thanks you for your service! Active-Duty Military, National Guard, and Reserve members using Tuition Assistance can request it via ArmyIgnitED 60 days prior to the start date. Soldiers have a 18 Semester Hour (SH) cap per Fiscal Year (FY). The Army's FY is October 1 to September 30. Contact your Education Center Office to ensure eligibility, policies, and questions related to Tuition Assistance.

EPCC has friendly and courteous staff at Fort Bliss in Building 641 on Taylor Road, to assist you with Program information, campus location, classes, and guide you through the enrollment and Tuition Assistance process.

Enrollment Checklist

1. Apply For Admissions

2. Apply For Financial Aid

3. Submit Official Transcripts - Request your JST (Joint Services Transcripts) and High School Transcripts, GED, or College/University transcripts and send them to EPCC. Using the Transcript Request Form.

4. Get the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine - Texas state law requires entering students under the age of 22 years show evidence of receiving a bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster dose during the five year period prior to enrollment. Check your Military Shot Record and submit documents to the Admissions & Registration Department.

5. Take Assessment Tests

   • Testing Assessment Exemption: Fill out the Military Waiver Form, signed by Commanding Officer. Send the Military Waiver Form to:

6. Meet With a Counselor or Advisor for course advising and Degree Plan:
   

7. Register For Classes

8. Pay for your Classes using Tuition Assistance

   • First, double check your eligibility:

     • Active Duty Soldiers, AGR Soldiers pursuant to Title 10/32, or USAR and ARNG/ARNGUS Soldiers in an active drilling status (satisfactory participant)
     • Complete Basic Training and have a Common Access Card (CAC) – Does not apply to Reserve Component Soldiers
     • No Personal Action Flags or Tuition Assistance blockers

   • Get an Account:

     • Log in to ArmyIgnitED at: https://armyignited.army.mil/
     • Use your military email
     • Activate your account by clicking “Get Started”
     • Complete the virtual TA training after creating an account (annually thereafter)

   • Talk to the Fort Bliss Education Center staff:

     • For guidance and to ensure Tuition Assistance eligibility, talk to the Education Center at Fort Bliss. You can call (915) 562-4004 or stop by in person at 2917 Carrington Road
     • After speaking to the Ft. Bliss Education Center Staff:
       • Submit an Education Goal (chosen by school and degree plan)
       • Register for courses at EPCC

   • Request Tuition Assistance:
     

     • Log in to ArmyIgnitED and request Tuition Assistance for courses required for degree completion.
     • Request TA in ArmyIgnitED up to 60 days prior and no later than 7 days prior to course start date.
     • ArmyIgnitED only pays for Tuition. For questions regarding fees not covered by ArmyIgnitED, contact EPCC Account Receivable at (915) 831-2141.

Other Branches of Military

Contact your Service/Branch Education Office to ensure eligibility, policies, and questions related to Tuition Assistance.

• Airforce and Naval/Marine Reserve
  
• Submit your Tuition Assistance forms to Accounts Receivable.

Military Spouses

The My Career Advancement Account(MyCAA) is a scholarship program from the Department of Defense. MyCAA provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses.

Contact the Counseling Department to develop your MyCAA Education & Training Plan.
Submit MYCAA Payment voucher to Accounts Receivable.
For questions about fees not covered by MYCAA please contact Accounts Receivable.

If you have a question, feel free to contact us, our experienced and courteous staff will assist you.