# Voluntary Education Programs
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2012-12-07 · Effective 2013-01-07 · 77 FR 72941
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-29497
- **Category:** personnel
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 72941
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 68
- **Publication date:** 2012-12-07
- **Effective date:** 2013-01-07
- **DOD docket:** Docket No. DOD-2009-OS-0034
## Abstract

In this final rule, the Department of Defense (DoD) implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the operation of voluntary education programs within DoD. Several of the subject areas in this final rule include: procedures for Service members participating in education programs; guidelines for establishing, maintaining, and operating voluntary education programs including, but not limited to, instructor-led courses offered on- installation and off-installation, as well as via distance learning; procedures for obtaining on-base voluntary education programs and services; minimum criteria for selecting institutions to deliver higher education programs and services on military installations; the establishment of a DoD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DoD and educational institutions receiving tuition assistance payments; and procedures for other education programs for Service members and their adult family members. The new requirement for a signed MOU with DoD from participating educational institutions will be effective 60 days following the publication of this final rule in the Federal Register.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/07/2012-29497/voluntary-education-programs)
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