As you may know, the National Guard is the only military service with a mission to support and defend not only the Constitution of the United States, but also that of individual states. Therefore, as a member of the Army National Guard, you may qualify for additional tuition assistance offered by your state.
Remember, this unique benefit is offered only to members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their support to the defense and safety of their state and its residents.
Most states and territories offer Army National Guard members varying degrees of tuition assistance in addition to the Montgomery GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill-Kicker and Federal Tuition Assistance. Some colleges and universities may also offer additional tuition waivers independent of the programs existing within the Army National Guard for that state. The eligibility requirements and implementation of benefits are different in each state and territory. Consult your Education Services Officer (ESO) for details on the tuition assistance program in your state. A list of state ESO phone numbers can be found on page 130.
Most U.S. states and territories offer education benefits to members of the Army National Guard. The benefits by state are outlined on the following pages.
Army National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program