Just got this lovely message from TESC today ~

[armyb77]

Can219,

If you are going to use Military Tuition Assistance (TA) then you will need 12 credit hours residency for your Associates, or 24 credit hours for your Bachelors. TECEPs count towards your residency requirement, but are not covered by TA. Your other option is to re-enroll as a regular student by paying for your Annual Tuition out of pocket. By enrolling as a regular student the residency requirements are waived. You can continue as a Military enrollee until you are ready to graduate and then switch. There are no adverse effects by doing this, your current degree plan will remain in effect.

This is how I completed my degree, and it worked out well. The only downside is paying out of pocket, but at the same time you will incur no addition service obligation. I hope this helps!