 A U.S. government is still in sequestration, and although this has impacted tuition assistance or TA for the Army Air Force and Marine Corps, the Navy's program has not been affected. You're still able to get 100 percent of your TA benefits. The government shutdown did stop TA approvals between October 1st and October 17th, so if you tried to apply for a class during that time, your TA was not approved. Around 1,200 sailors did not receive funding for TA during this time. It must be approved before your first day of class. There are no waivers for this. The Navy College website has all the information you need on how to apply for these benefits. If you're interested in taking a college course, the Center for Personal and Professional Development recommends you submit your TA application a month before class starts. For the Defense Media Activity, I am Petty Officer Jonathan Sunderman.