The U.S. Army is eyeing cuts to two major education benefits for soldiers as the military branch continues to miss active duty recruiting objectives, Military.com reported.
The move could affect more than 100,000 troops who utilize the benefits from the Credentialing Assistance program and tuition assistance program.
"The Army recognizes the value of both to support our soldiers' professional development and readiness levels," Maj. Andrea Kelly, a service spokesperson, said in a statement to Military.com. "However, in order to ensure their long-term sustainability, the Army is conducting a thorough review of both programs."
The Credentialing Assistance program is a complementary benefit to traditional scholarship programs and provides $4,000 per year for civilian credentials such as qualifications in coding languages, cybersecurity training, and commercial driver's licenses.
The Tuition Assistance Program is a benefit paid to eligible members and provides up to $4,000 per year in tuition assistance at up to $250 per semester credit hour.
Education benefits have been a cornerstone of the Army's recruiting.
The Army, which has missed active duty recruiting objectives by thousands for the past two fiscal years, spent about $278 million on education benefits in fiscal year 2023, according to Military.com.
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