ArmyIgnitED - FTA
Commonwealth University has been set up in the ArmyIgnitED system and soldiers must enroll for FTA via its website.
Students must log in using their Military CAC (Common Access Card).
It's the responsibility of the student to apply via ArmyIgnitED and upload the proper documentation to their eFile.
- FTA is paid directly to CU and is processed through the Student Billing Office. Call Julie Cimino at 570-662-4388 with any questions regarding payments.
- You can obtain an electronic copy of your unofficial transcript and Degree Works on Banner, this is required by ArmyIgnitED to facilitate the processing of your tuition assistance.
Military students must register on ArmyIgnitED to begin the application process. Once the application is completed, you must also provide a S.O.C.A.D. Student Agreement and Documented Degree Plan from there Degree Works, which must include degree requirements, completed coursework and evaluated credit for military course work.
In order to accomplish this, the student must do the following:
- Obtain an unofficial transcript and Degree Works from your Banner account.
- You must save this transcript to your computer to upload to your ArmyIgnitED eFile. Any military credits evaluated and posted to your CU academic record will be reflected on the transcript.
To complete the upload of your documents, please take the following steps:
- On the left menu of ArmyIgnitED click My Student Record - and then - Account Information.
- Under your Student Profile - click eFile - then click "Browse" on the eFile.
- Locate the document on the computer - click Open.
- Once you retrieve the file from your computer, click on the radio button to request a case be sent to your Education Center and then click Upload.
- Your document should then appear on your eFile.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Commonwealth University Military & Veterans Service Office, ArmyIgnitED Helpdesk or Pennsylvania National Guard Education Office – View Reference Documents.
Once your FTA is approved, the Student Billing Office will add the approved amount to your account as pending aid. We cannot request the funds from the Army until 19% of the semester has been completed, roughly 3 weeks into the semester. We will post the funds to your account as soon as they are received. Grades are posted to ArmyIgnitED by the University as soon as they are available.
