Ohio Army National Guard Education Benefits
Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program
The Ohio Army National Guard is committed to helping all those who enlist achieve their goals both in their military and civilian careers. As a part of that commitment, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program pays 100% tuition to state colleges and universities or to approved trade certification, credential-certifying, and licensing programs.
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Study & Serve in Your Local Community
As you can see on the map to the left, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP) covers tuition at colleges and universities all across the state. This gives you the freedom to pursue a degree in any field you're passionate about while attending the school of your choice. The Ohio Army National Guard gives you the opportunity to serve and study in your local community while also providing the peace of mind that comes with not being burdened by tuition expenses or student loan debt.
Additionally, the Montgomery GI Bill offers those enrolled as a full-time college student $481 per month in addition to what they'll already earn as a soldier. Not only can soldiers in the Ohio Army National Guard attend the state college or university of their choice for free, but they can also earn additional income for doing so.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility or wish to learn more about how serving in the Ohio Army National Guard can help you achieve your goals, use the tool below to find the local recruiter in your area and they can provide you with all the information you need to be successful.
Trade School on Us
In today's job market, trade skills are becoming more valuable by the day. If your career goals include learning a trade such as carpentry, welding, plumbing, or any other program offered through an approved trade school, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program will cover the tuition expenses to pursue your trade of choice.
Additionally, serving in the Ohio Army National Guard also provides you with hands-on job experience. By choosing an MOS that utilizes the skills incorporated by your trade, you'll get valuable additional experience that will put you ahead in your field.