Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

New Jersey National Guard

NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD

100% FREE TUITION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

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Minute Man Scholarship!

Become an Officer in the National Guard while attending college!

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Are you New Jerseys Next Best Warrior?

Only the best New Jersey has to offer can win...

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Become a Soldier For A Day!

Interested in being a member of our team? Join us for a weekend drill to see for yourself what being a Citizen-Soldier is all about.

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DEFENSE AND SERVICE DEFINE US!

SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES AND DEFENDING THE NATION SINCE 1636!

What is the guard?

RETENTION

The New Jersey Army National Guard is committed to supporting and retaining our Soldiers. Beyond competitive benefits and bonuses, we ensure the experience you’ve gained—whether in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Guard, or Reserve—counts toward your career here. Join a team that values your service and is dedicated to your success.

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serve while still in high school

The Split Training Option (STO) in the National Guard allows high school juniors to join the Guard while still in school. The program splits training into two summers, with weekend drills during the school year. This allows participants to continue their education without taking a break. 

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PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP

If you served honorably in the U.S. armed forces for at least one year, you could be eligible to apply for naturalization. Under INA 328, some naturalization requirements may not apply or are reduced.

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Armories Map

  • Atlantic City
    1501 Marmora Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
  • Blackwood
    390 Woodbury - Turnersville Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012, USA, Gloucester Township, NJ 08012
  • Cape May
    600 Garden State Pkwy, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, USA, Middle Township, NJ 08210
  • Cherry Hill
    2001 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
  • Dover
    479 Clinton St, Haledon, NJ 07508, USA, Haledon, NJ 07508
  • Elizabeth
    1135 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
  • Flemington
    422 NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA, Flemington, NJ 08822
  • Franklin
    10 Munsonhurst Rd, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA, Franklin, NJ 07416
  • Freehold
    635 NJ-33 Business, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA, Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Hammonton
    550 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037, USA, Hammonton, NJ 08037
  • Jersey City
    678 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA, Jersey City, NJ 07306
  • Lawrenceville
    101 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648, USA, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
  • Lodi
    178 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA, New York, NJ 10002
  • Manchester
    1 Pinehurst Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759, USA, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
  • Morristown
    430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA, Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Mount Holly
    1670 NJ-38, Lumberton, NJ 08048, USA, Lumberton, NJ 08048
  • Mount Laurel
    3111 NJ-38, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054, USA, Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054
  • Mount Laurel Storefront
    3111 Route 38 West Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
    (856) 778-6127
  • Newark
    120 Roseville Ave, Newark, NJ 07107, USA, Newark, NJ 07107
  • Port Murray
    550 NJ-57, Port Murray, NJ 07865, USA, Mansfield Township, NJ 07865
  • Riverdale
    107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457, USA, Riverdale, NJ 07457
  • Rutgers
    157 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Sea Girt
    100 Camp Dr, Sea Girt, NJ 08750, USA, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
  • Somerset
    1060 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  • Teaneck
    1799 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA, Teaneck, NJ 07666
  • Toms River
    1200 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA, Toms River, NJ 08755
  • Tuckerton
    365 E Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, USA, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
  • Vineland
    2560 S Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360, USA, Vineland, NJ 08360
  • West Orange
    1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA, West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Woodbridge
    625 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, USA, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
  • Woodbury
    658 N Evergreen Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096, USA, Woodbury, NJ 08096
  • Woodstown
    501 N Main St, Woodstown, NJ 08098, USA, Woodstown, NJ 08098

Additional Information

NJ VA

The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs maintains and archives many military records of current and former members of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard in accordance with N.J.S.A. 38A:3-6(e).

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ALL OF OUR Benefits

Below is a link to the 2025 ARNG Benifits handbook. A guide which contains information going over every single benefit YOU may be entitled to in your career in the Army National Guard! 

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Officer Program

Officer Candidate School (OCS) is an intense leadership training ground. It is physically and mentally challenging, and not everyone is cut out for it. But those who are accepted, and make it through, agree it is one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. 

Education And Tuition

Colleges w/ ROTC Programs
21

Average Annual Tuition Costs
$4,218-$12,399

State Tuition Assistance for Public/Private Institutions
Public schools only

State Education Tuition Assistance Amount
100% tuition only

Annual Federal Tuition Assistance Total
$4000

Federal TA Website Link
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