Does the national guard offer any college benefits?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:03:32 -0500

I’m debating if I should re-enlist another 3 years. What are some benefits the national guard has to offer for attending college?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 2:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:10:58 -0500

Montgomery GI Bill. Tuition Assistance. Student Loan Repayment. And, if there is enough money in the State Budget for it, I understand some States offer 100% tuition.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 2:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:41:00 -0500

I would recommend speaking to your unit's retention NCO at your next drill. The folks at recruiting and retention are generally SMEs with any benefit available. There is some degree of tuition assistance offered to all ARNG members nationally, some states fund additional TA locally, I know in Maine we are able to attend public schools with 100% of tuition covered. You may also want to contact the education office in your state's JFHQ.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 9 at 2020 7:58 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:58:14 -0500

Your unit retention NCO has the latest and greatest, engage him/her. Whatever you are offered make sure is explicitly and understandable written in your contract!

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 10 at 2020 12:04 AM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:04:32 -0500

Stay to 20... so you won't be crying at age 60...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:18:35 -0500

Yes, some states pay all of your college costs. What state would you go to?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:27:13 -0500

Every state offers its own TA incentives. Some offer 100%, others 50, or 75%. Incentives vary state to state

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 10 at 2020 12:13 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:13:12 -0500

Yes, many states offer some sort of tuition assistance, Federal Tuition assistance, Student Loan Repayment , and GI Bill. for starters, each state is different, and qualifications for each benifit is different between states. Keep in mind you can live in one state and drill in another and qualify for the benefits of the state you drill in.