Guidelines for Active Duty Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve Students (ArmyIgnitED)
All eligible active duty soldiers, National Guard and Army Reserve students must meet the general admission requirements in the CTC college catalog. The guidelines below are to assist students in starting their educational journey at CTC. Additional information can be found at www.ctcd.edu/army. Procedures are subject to change, and students are encouraged to check ArmyIgnitED for the latest information regarding ArmyIgnitED requirements and procedures.
1. Access the ArmyIgnitED student portal at www.armyignited.army.mil to create your account and submit your Education Goal for approval by your assigned Education Center.
2. Apply for admission.
3. If CTC is your academic institution and you are a new CTC student, first-time in college, refer to Item 3 under “New CTC Students, First-Time in College” in this section of the Catalog regarding submission of your high school transcripts, GED or high school equivalency certificate.
4. If CTC is your academic institution and you are a transfer student from another accredited college or university, refer to Item 3 under “Transfer Students” in this section of the catalog regarding submission of transcripts from previous colleges or universities attended.
5. If CTC is not your academic institution, you are not required to submit official transcripts unless needed to meet a course prerequisite.
6. Contact a CTC representative to obtain degree plan, seek academic advisement and other school-related information (e.g. prerequisite requirements, instructional materials, EagleMail, etc.).
7. Register for classes at your local CTC office or using Eagle Self-Service and submit your tuition assistance (TA) request for approval on ArmyIgnitED.
8. You are responsible for submitting your signed, approved TA form to the CTC Business Office at accountsreceivableta@ctcd.edu when you enroll. The window for requesting TA is 60-7 days prior to the first class day. For steps to complete your enrollment and TA processes visit the CTC process information and resources webpage. For questions regarding the new TA policies, contact your assigned Education Center.