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Can I receive Continuous Learning Points for courses taken as part of ATAP?
February 1, 2024

Can I receive Continuous Learning Points for courses taken as part of ATAP?

    ATAP participants accrue 10 Continuing Learning Points (CLPs) for each academic quarter hour…
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Once I complete my bachelor’s degree can I continue in ATAP to obtain my master’s degree?
February 1, 2024

Once I complete my bachelor’s degree can I continue in ATAP to obtain my master’s degree?

    Upon fulfilling the requirements for a bachelor’s degree, participation in ATAP concludes. To…
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What are the funding limits for applicants applying for individual courses outside of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program?
February 1, 2024

What are the funding limits for applicants applying for individual courses outside of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program?

    For individual courses, the funding limit is $2,000.00 per course and $10,000.00 per…
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Does ATAP fund individual courses outside of a bachelor’s or master’s degree?
February 1, 2024

Does ATAP fund individual courses outside of a bachelor’s or master’s degree?

  ATAP supports College-Level Examination Program and Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (CLEP/DANTES). Participants…
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Does ATAP fund dual major, certification, law degrees, doctorate degrees or PhDs?
February 1, 2024

Does ATAP fund dual major, certification, law degrees, doctorate degrees or PhDs?

    ATAP funds cannot be used for courses leading to professional degrees (e.g., PhD,…
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How do I complete the online application?
February 1, 2024

How do I complete the online application?

    The entire ATAP application process is conveniently hosted online in CAPPMIS. To begin,…
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What information is required to complete an online application?
February 1, 2024

What information is required to complete an online application?

  The following elements are required as part of the online application in the Career…
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Where do I find the program announcement?
February 1, 2024

Where do I find the program announcement?

  The ATAP announcement is sent via email to all members of the Army Acquisition…
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Is ATAP a reimbursable program?
June 7, 2019

Is ATAP a reimbursable program?

ATAP operates as a tuition assistance program. Participants are not eligible for reimbursement of prepaid…
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What is the procedure for funding my courses?
June 7, 2019

What is the procedure for funding my courses?

  Payments are electronically transferred to the college or university once the school submits appropriate…
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Does ATAP fund second degrees?
June 7, 2019

Does ATAP fund second degrees?

  Courses toward a second bachelor’s or master’s degree will be funded by ATAP if…
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Does ATAP fund electives?
June 7, 2019

Does ATAP fund electives?

  Elective courses must contribute to the functions of the Army Acquisition Workforce as part…
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Does ATAP fund prerequisites?
June 7, 2019

Does ATAP fund prerequisites?

  ATAP does fund prerequisite coursework required for admission into the approved course of study…
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Does ATAP fund dual major, certification, law degrees, Doctorate degrees or PhDs?
June 7, 2019

Does ATAP fund dual major, certification, law degrees, Doctorate degrees or PhDs?

ATAP will not be used to fund professional degrees (i.e. PhD, MD or JD), dual…
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Does ATAP fund the cost of books and materials?
June 7, 2019

Does ATAP fund the cost of books and materials?

  ATAP does not provide funding for registration fees, parking costs, travel expenses, entrance exams,…
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How many classes am I required to take per term?
June 7, 2019

How many classes am I required to take per term?

Applicants are required to take a minimum of one class per term and may take…
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Once I complete my bachelor’s degree can I continue in ATAP to obtain my master’s degree?
June 7, 2019

Once I complete my bachelor’s degree can I continue in ATAP to obtain my master’s degree?

Once you have completed a program of study you have officially completed ATAP. You must…
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Do I need to submit a new application for the ATAP program for each FY?
June 7, 2019

Do I need to submit a new application for the ATAP program for each FY?

  Once selected for the program, there's no need to submit a new application annually.…
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How competitive is the ATAP?
June 7, 2019

How competitive is the ATAP?

  ATAP is a non-competitive program.
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When can I apply for ATAP?
June 7, 2019

When can I apply for ATAP?

  ATAP is available twice a year: in February for new applicants intending to start…
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What are acquisition, technical, and business-related disciplines/courses?
June 7, 2019

What are acquisition, technical, and business-related disciplines/courses?

  Acquisition, technical, and business-related disciplines or courses form the foundation of the Army Acquisition…
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When does the Fiscal Year (FY) begin and end?
June 7, 2019

When does the Fiscal Year (FY) begin and end?

  The FY begins October 1st and ends September 30th.  
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When can I take my first class once selected into the ATAP?
June 7, 2019

When can I take my first class once selected into the ATAP?

Participants are allowed to start courses on or after the date indicated in the announcement…
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What are the eligibility requirements for ATAP?
June 7, 2019

What are the eligibility requirements for ATAP?

    General Eligibility Criteria: Civilian applicants must be coded as “Tenure Group 1 –…
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Who may apply for ATAP?
June 7, 2019

Who may apply for ATAP?

  Provided all eligibility requirements are met, ATAP welcomes: Army Acquisition Workforce Civilians Military Occupational…
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When is the ATAP Program announced?
June 7, 2019

When is the ATAP Program announced?

  ATAP is announced twice a year: in February, for classes starting on or after…
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Is there a service agreement (SA) required to participate in ATAP?
June 7, 2019

Is there a service agreement (SA) required to participate in ATAP?

  Yes, applicants must complete a SA as part of the ATAP application process. Applicants…
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What are the guidelines for use of ATAP funding?
June 1, 2019

What are the guidelines for use of ATAP funding?

  ATAP is centrally funded by the DACM Office for eligible AAW civilians and MOS…
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