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TA will not pay for two Masters, just one. However, they will pay for 1 Masters and 1 Graduate Certificate. The route I'm taking is getting the Grad certificate in History and a Masters in Public Administration using TA, then turning the Grad Certificate into another Mastes using the GI Bill alone. I'll be able to transfer in 12 SH out of the 18 from the certificate.

Hey, I was just wondering today if TA would pay for a grad certificate or only a "professional certification" outside of a school. I'm actually thinking about doing the same as you if they'll let me. You're sure the TA certification payment will pay for that? I know there is a $4,500 cap, and AMU's certificate costs are $5,850 at 18 credits, so I'm guessing $1,350 out of pocket?

But I'm thinking... At $12,000 total tuition for a graduate degree at AMU/APU, I may look to just foot the remainder out of pocket and use the GI Bill elsewhere. I mean, if TA is going to pay for one grad degree and half of a second grad degree (the certificate), then $5,850 to pay for the other half of a second master's is still less than 1/3 what I paid for my car. GI Bill will pay for up to $17,500 per year, $70,000 total, plus stipends. I think I'll pay the $5K.