Part-Time Service
1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year
Serving part-time makes it easy to balance classes and your personal life with Guard duties.Serve Part-Time. Learn Full-Time
It’s easy to fit Guard service around your college experience. And Guard benefits can help you earn while you’re in school and graduate debt-free.
100% Tuition Coverage
Most states cover all of your tuition
State Tuition Assistance is just the beginning of the education benefits Guard service offers.Soldier Stories
Make College Mean More
Guard service gives you more than tuition assistance. You’ll also gain life skills, work experience and the fulfillment that comes from being part of something bigger than yourself.
I joined the Guard because I lacked a sense of purpose in my life.
– SPC Matthew Rodriguez-Nelson
“When I graduate it’ll be awesome not having any debt.”
– CDT Dakota Schmidt
“I get paid to go to school and I get school paid for.”
- CDT Lane Jackson
Education Services Officers
Understanding Your Benefits
- Education Counseling: Guiding soldiers on educational goals, school accreditation and career-based testing.
- Benefit Management: Advising on and approving Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill programs and state tuition waivers.
- School Partnerships: Maintaining relationships with educational institutions to support Soldier enrollment.
Chase Your Dreams
You don’t have to choose between serving your country and getting your education. Guard service can help you graduate with career training, life skills, minimal debt and a sense of purpose.