State Funded Programs Listing

The AL National Guard Education Assistance Program pays tuition, educational fees and books/supplies for AL National Guard-members attending a public postsecondary educational institution in AL. Awards are limited to $500 per term and no more than $1,000 per fiscal year.

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Univ of AK Tuition Scholarship Program pays up to 100% for all courses taken within the Univ of AK system. The AK Tuition Reimbursement Program pays up to 100% of all tuition and fees up to a max of $1,000 per state fiscal year. The reimbursement program pays for tuition/certifications at universities/trade schools other than the Univ of AK.

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The State Education Priority Reimbursement equals the amount expended for tuition and fees related to the class, not to exceed $250 per semester hour with an annual cap of $6,500 per state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Must complete basic and AIT to be eligible. Certain restrictions apply.

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The Guard Tuition Incentive Program (GTIP) provides tuition assistance and fees for soldiers attending AR public and private colleges and universities. $1,000 per semester for full-time student; prorated for less than full-time. May receive up to eight semesters. Eligibility for these benefits is based on funding availability. Must complete basic training to be eligible.

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No State Tuition Assistance Program at this time.

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Up to 100% tuition assistance at CO state sponsored schools. Based on funding available. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.

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100% tuition waiver of the tuition costs at any CT state public university, community-technical college, or regional vocational-technical school.

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Up to 100% tuition at state college/ university or average of in-state tuition at private college or university in DE.

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The State Tuition Program provides up to $1,500 per fiscal year. DC residents only. PLEASE NOTE: Funding is currently available for Air Guard ONLY. Unused funds may be returned to the ARNG. Contact your Education Services Officer for details.

Educational Dollars for Duty pays up to 100% of tuition and approved fees. State Tuition Exemption Program provides 50% waiver of tuition and approved fees. Both programs are for undergraduate work at state supported schools or votech at community colleges. Member incurs a three year obligation from degree or date of last use. NGAFL offers annual scholarships to family and members.

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The National Guard Service Cancelable Loan Fund may provide up to $1,280 per quarter; $1,819 dollars per semester. Soldiers with a baccalaureate degree are not eligible for this program. Must be a legal resident of GA and be a member in good standing of the GA NG. Must maintain a grade of "C" average or better. The HERO Scholarship provides educational scholarship assistance to members of the GA NG and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones or the children of such members. Recipients may receive up to $2,000 per academic school year for each qualifying term of service of 181 consecutive days, for a maximum of $8,000 for the equivalent of four years of study. Award amounts are prorated for school terms in which the recipients are enrolled for less than full-time (12 hours). North Georgia College & State University (NGCSU) Military Scholarship Loan Program is a service cancelable loan program funded by the State of Georgia and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). The program provides full scholarships to enable outstanding Georgia students interested in pursuing a military career to attend North Georgia College & State University, one of the nation's most prestigious senior military colleges. Recipients of the award agree to serve in the Georgia Army National Guard for eight years (four while enrolled at NGCSU and four after graduation). The Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship Loan provides outstanding students who are interested in a military career with a full two-year scholarship loan program. Recipients of the award agree to serve in the Georgia National Guard for four years (two while enrolled at GMC and two after graduation).

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There is no state tuition assistance program for Guam at this time.

The HI Army NG "Pay for Credits Successfully Completed" program pays 100% of resident tuition for qualified members attending any U of HI college or university. Applicable for spring and fall semesters only. This program is for members in grades up to O-3 who are in good standing. May be applied up to a master’s degree including medical and law programs.

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The State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) provides partial financial support to IDNG full-time students attending a public or private institution within the state.

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The National Guard Grant Program provides 100% college tuition at any IL state supported school after one year in the IL NG. Applies to all ranks. May be used through Ph.D. level. The IL Veterans Grant program pays eligible tuition and allowable fees. Benefits are limited to use only at IL public colleges or community colleges. Certain restrictions apply.

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State tuition programs pay up to 100% of tuition when attending state colleges or universities for first associate's or bachelor's degree.

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The NG Educational Assistance Program pays 100% not to exceed the cost of attendance at an IA Regent (state university) or community college. Funds may be used at approved IA private colleges and universities, but awards will not exceed 100% of the Regent (state university) full-time rate.

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The NG Educational Assistance Program pays up to 100% of tuition and fees based on funding. Cannot be used for graduate or professional degrees. Must be enlisted KS ARNG or ANG members and have less than 20 years total time in service. Additional service obligation applies.

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The NG Tuition Award Program provides up to the in-state full-time tuition rate at any KY state supported university, community college, or technical school. Must be in good standing with the KY NG. Based on availability of funds. First priority goes to those pursuing first undergraduate program.

• Tuition paid up to or equal to the in-state full or part-time tuition rate.
• No discrimination due to absence, includes state and federal active duty deployments.
• Exemption from matriculation and tuition fee for family members when member dies.
• Exemption from tuition fee for family members when member is permanently disabled due to service-connected cause, or member is POW or MIA.
• Waiver of tuition fee for child of a disabled veteran.

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State Tuition Exemption (STEP) allows soldiers who are active drilling members to receive a waiver for tuition to all state funded schools in the state of LA for a period of 5 academic years (20 quarters or 15 semesters) or the receipt of a degree. Enhanced STEP allows soldiers in a period of a six year reenlistment to pursue a degree at the next higher level, up to the masters and professional level. Participants can use the benefit for an additional four academic years (12 semesters/16 quarters) or until receipt of degree at the masters or professional level.
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ME State Tuition Program offers up to 100% of tuition and fees at any ME based regionally accredited public post-secondary institution based upon availability of funds. Accredited private colleges/universities also qualify but are capped at the Univ of ME tuition rate.

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State Tuition Wavier (STW) provides an "up front" waiver of up to 50% for tuition cost for members of the MDARNG attending MD state colleges and universities. State Tuition Assistance (STA) reimburses soldiers up to 50% of tuition and related fees after verification of grade of "C" or better for undergraduate courses. Both programs may be used in conjunction with Federal Tuition Assistance and the Montgomery GI Bill.

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The Educational Assistance Program waives 100% of tuition cost for MA NG soldiers attending a MA state college, university, or community college program that is funded through the MA Board of Higher Education. As of July 1, 2006, fees will also be waived. May be used for associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or individual fulfillment programs, provided the MA Board of Higher Education funds the course or program.

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50% reimbursement of tuition costs up to $2,000 per academic year at MI colleges, universities, technical colleges and vocational/trade schools. May be used for repayment of loans, textbooks and other expenses. Several MI universities and colleges offer grants of up to 45% off tuition for MI NG members. Grants may be used with other available tuition assistance programs and the Montgomery GI Bill.

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The National Guard Tuition and Textbook Reimbursement Program reimburses MN Guardmembers (grades O5 and below) up to 100% of the tuition cost at any VA approved school. The maximum benefit is 100% of the undergraduate per credit rate at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.

For additional information, contact: education@mn.ngb.army.mil

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The MS State Educational Assistance Program pays tuition up to $250 per hour, maximum $4,500 per year to state supported colleges for MSNG soldiers not authorized FTA as funds are available. GPA of 2.0 minimum is required. Associate's and/or bachelor's degree only. Out-of-state tuition is waived for non-MS resident members of the MS NG attending a MS public college or university.

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For members of the MO NG w/o a bachelor's degree. Enlisted with less than 10 years military service receive up to 100% of the semester hour cost charged a MO resident at the U of MO for a maximum of 39 credit hours per state fiscal year. Those with more than 10 but less than 17 years receive 50%. Officers w/o a bachelor's degree receive 100% of the semester hour cost at the U of MO rate, regardless of years of service. Based on available funding. Minimum 2.5 GPA is required.

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The MT NG Scholarship Program is for members of the MT NG with less than 16 years military service. Eligible applicants may receive $75 per credit up to a maximum of $500 per semester. Can only be used for attendance at a MT state institution of higher learning, undergraduate degree granting program, two year vocational technical college or VA approved MT training program. Based on available funding.

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The National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program is available to NE resident members without a bachelor's degree. May use for 10 years from date of enlistment in the NE Army or Air National Guard. Pays 75% of tuition at accredited, not for profit, NE institutions, not to exceed the UNL rate. Available to enlisted members, and those officers without a BA.

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The NV NG State Tuition Waiver Program provides 100% tuition waiver at NV state colleges and universities. No limit on number of credits taken or stipulations on degrees held. Does not include medical, dental or law school. Spring and Fall semesters only. Available for traditional classroom education only. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required. Textbook reimbursement available to soldiers/students of University and Community College System of NV (UCCSN) institutions.

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Tuition costs are waived up to 100% after applying other federal benefits at state supported postsecondary institution on space-available basis. NH NG scholarships are also available up to $500 annually.

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The NJ NG Tuition Program provides tuition free enrollment to any eligible member of the NJ NG at any NJ State public institution of higher education. Members may register for up to 15 credits per semester providing the member has completed Initial Active Duty Training.

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The NM NG Tuition Scholarship Program pays 100% per semester towards the cost of tuition only for eligible NM NG members. GPA of 2.0 minimum is required. Applies to first post-secondary degree or vocational training at any state supported institution. Not to exceed 150 semester hours while participating in this program.

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The Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program pays 100% of the cost of tuition only for credit bearing courses at state institutions. Minimum part-time enrollment is required. Members may receive no more than eight semesters of full-time study, four academic years, or ten semesters if the program requires five years to complete. Members may not receive more than 16 semesters of part-time study.

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The NC NG Tuition Assistance Program provides assistance for tuition and required fees to qualified members of the NC NG up to $4,515.02 per academic year. If tuition is less, difference paid may be disbursed to the school to reimburse soldiers for required books and materials. The educational assistance grant may only be applied to those institutions approved by the NC State Approving Agency, and physically located in NC. Subject to the availability of funds.

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Depending on school and status, tuition assistance up to 100% combining federal payments with state and school reimbursements.

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OH NG Scholarship Program pays up to 100% tuition and fees at state colleges and universities. Applies to enlisted soldiers, and officers who previously used benefits as an enlisted member. Pays up to 100% of average state college or university tuition at private or out-of-state schools. Eligibility is based on members service obligation and status. Website is www.ongsp.org.

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Waives the state resident tuition hourly rate at state supported two and four year colleges for in-state residents; or for out-of-state residents the waiver can waive the non-resident fees at state supported two and four year institutions, but the out-of-state resident will still be responsible for paying resident tuition and fees. Applicable to minimum of three credit hours and a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester. Must be an OK resident. Up to a baccalaureate degree - one time only. Some state supported Technology and Career Centers offer tuition waivers for Guardmembers.

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State Tuition Waiver Program waives tuition only at an OR public post secondary institution of higher education for courses that meet your degree requirement. The program may also be used toward private colleges within the state of OR, but only pays the tuition rate charged by public colleges. Program is for members who do not have a baccalaureate degree. May be combined with the Federal Tuition Assistance Program. Recipients must meet eligibility requirements.

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The PA NG Education Assistance Program provides 100% tuition funding for PA residents at a PA SSHE school (12-17 credits for full-time students). Full-time 2007-2008 school year students will receive $2,588 per semester with an annual cap of $5,176. Participating members must have a six year obligation with the PA NG. Funding is presently available for all ranks. GRFD scholarship recipients are also eligible. Part-time students (3 to 11 credits) without a bachelors degree can receive 100% of the tuition up to $1,725 per semester; students possessing a bachelors degree can receive 50% of the tuition up to $862 per semester.

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Tuition assistance for Guardmembers provides educational benefits from bachelor to doctorate degree. Various rates apply based on degree level and school attended. Certain eligibility requirements apply.

The State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is available to every member of the RI NG. STAP authorizes up to five courses per semester at any state college or university with basic tuition waived. STAP participants must have a minimum of one year commitment after the end of each semester. One class per summer session also authorized tuition free, with minimum of one year commitment after the end of each session. The cost of the books and fees are not included.

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The SCNG College Assistance Program (CAP) will pay grants up to $4,500 per academic year towards a student's cost of attendance at state public and independent schools with a cap of $18,000 per service member. Available for first undergraduate degrees only.

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South Dakota 50% Tuition Program provides SD Guardmembers a benefit not to exceed 50% of the cost of tuition at a state-supported school. Available for undergraduate and graduate studies.

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Tennessee Tuition Scholarship Program

State tuition assistance available to National Guard members.

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The State Tuition Reimbursement Program will pay tuition and fees for up to 12 hours per semester for 10 continuous semesters or 5 years. Public schools are funded to pay 100% of their in-state rates for tuition and fees. Private school undergraduate tuition is $143 per semester hour; graduate tuition is $173. Private school fees are $90 per semester hour for both undergraduate and graduate levels. The program pays tuition only for spring and fall terms. Students must apply prior to the start of the term and be approved to receive reimbursement.

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STAP pays 100% of tuition and fees up to $250 per semester hour – up to 15 credit hours per semester. Max $4,500 per year. May be combined with MGIB and Kicker. Limited funding available. State Tuition Waiver Program pays 100% of tuition. Can be used with FTA, but cannot exceed 100% of tuition. Both programs are for eligible ARNG soldiers to be used at UT State schools.

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The NG Educational Assistance Program provides up to $5,000 scholarships to pay for tuition and fees for courses taken at any VT college, university, or regional technical center. Award is based on enrollment status and tuition rate for the VT state colleges for current year. 25% off tuition at some selected VT colleges, check with state ESO for a list.

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The Virgin Islands offers 32 free credits at the University of Virgin Islands. Courses may be taken in either undergraduate or graduate programs. Based on available funding.

The VA NG State Tuition Assistance Program (VNGSTAP) funds 100% of tuition costs remaining after FTA benefits are applied, at any VA state supported school. Max VNG-STAP benefit is $6,000 per year, or $2,000 maximum per semester (fall, spring, and summer). VA Guardmembers are also offered in-state tuition rates as long as they are receiving State Tuition Assistance. Total tuition assistance for private institutions may not exceed the above rates. Subject to availability of funds, VNGSTAP recipients receive up to $350 per semester for textbooks. The VNGSTAP can be combined with the GI Bill.

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WA NG Conditional Scholarship Program offers a loan forgiveness program for recipients who complete contracted term of service in the WA NG. Priority for scholarships directed to NG students who attend institutions in WA that are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

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The WV Educational Encouragement Program (WVEEP) provides up to 100% tuition assistance for certificate, associate, bachelors, and masters level courses up to $6,000 per year for soldiers attending in-state institutions. For students who have full scholarship under the Promise Scholars Program, WVEEP will pay them the money that would have been paid to the school. The ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance Program will pay for certificate, associate, bachelors, and masters level courses up to $6,000 per year. The two programs may be used concurrently to cover up to $10,500 per year in tuition assistance.

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The WI NG Tuition Grant Program applies to eligible enlisted members and warrant officers. The benefit may be used towards eight semesters of college education. The program pays a grant to soldiers of up to 100% of the actual tuition charged by a qualifying school (based on the prevailing rate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison). The Grant may be used at approved WI schools or schools approved under Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocity agreement.

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The WY NG State Educational Assistance Program pays for 100% tuition and mandatory fees at all state colleges and pays up to $1,030 per semester for programs offered at private schools within WY that are VA approved. The program will pay for one degree for all eligible members. In-state tuition rates are offered to all active members of the WY NG and their dependents. Free tuition for ten semesters for Vietnam veterans, combat service veterans, and some surviving spouses/children. For additional information and eligibility requirements see: http://www.communitycolleges.wy.edu.

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