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Benefits to cover your educational costs so you can earn your degree while serving.
Education
Student Loan Repayment Program
Serve your country and community and get the benefits you deserve
Get the access to educational benefits to better balance your commitment to service and personal growth
YOUR ROADMAP TO EDUCATION
Getting started on your education journey can be difficult task. This video walks you through 5 easy steps to help you get started!
Take the ASVAB
Before you join the National Guard, you'll need to take a standardized test called the ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
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FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE
FTA is financial assistance provided for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier's professional and personal self-development goals.
FTA Federal Tuition Assistance
- Up to $4,500 annually.
View the Federal Tuition Assistance Flyer here.
CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE (CA)
The Army's Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program provides Soldiers with funding for more than 1,900 credentials.
View more details about the Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program here.
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SCNG CAP South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program
- Up to $12,000 per academic year.
- Maximum of $4,000 per semester for full time students
- Lifetime maximum cannot exceed $25,000
Education Services Officer (ESO)
SGM (retired) Mr. Paul Mead
Office: 803-299-2734
Email: paul.j.mead2.civ@army.mil
GI Bill Programs
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606)
- Get up to $ 481
- Apply at www.va.gov
- NOBE (DD 2384) in iPERMS
GI Bill Kicker
- Get an extra $350 per month
- Be eligible for either Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 GI Bill
- Agree to serve in a current critical skill/critical unit or enter an officer commissioning program
- Have a concurrent six-year service obligation from the date of the Kicker contract
Have a high school diploma or GED
Montgomery Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Up to 100% Tuition, BAH and Books
- Can be transferred to dependents
- Incur 4 year obligation
- Payments based on percentage
- Must be mobilized or AGR
Loan Repayments
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT – UP TO $50,000
The Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is offered as an enlistment incentive for Non-Prior Service and Prior Service enlistees. It is also offered as a retention incentive to current Army National Guard soldiers. If you have incurred a student loan obligation or may plan to in the future, the Army National Guard can help you repay up to $50,000 of your student loan.
Serving and have education benefit questions?
Already Serving or just have education question about your education benefits?
Contact your Education Service Office:
- Rank First Last
- Email:
- Phone:
If you are already serving and want to start the process to get Federal tuition assistance start by going to ArmyIgnited. A common access card (CAC) will be required to log in. Click here for the Army Ignited Training brief.
For additional support, contact your state ESO or the Army National Guard Education Support Center, 0800-1700 EST, at 1-866-ARNGEDU (276-4338) or via email.