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What Educational
Benefits are Available
to Me?
To date, there are 14 Voluntary Education
Programs available to assist ARNG Soldiers in
their educational pursuits. Three areas concerning benefits you may be entitled to include:
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) or ACES TA,
the MT National Guard Scholarship Program, and
the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB).
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
or Active Army TA (ACES)
Application for FTA for Traditional Soldiers:
Eligibility for FTA hinges on active satisfactory
participation (drill status) in the ARNG. Completion of IADT is not a factor. Submit your
application on-line at www.virtualarmory.com.
After entering the website, click on Federal
Tuition Assistance. This will send you into a
different website. You will need your AKO
Username/Password. Click on Apply for Tuition
Assistance. Follow the instructions. You will
receive a confirmation email once your
application is received by the MTARNG
Education Office.
Application for ACES TA for AGRs:
Go into www.goarmyed.com. If you are a
new user, you will need to request a Username/
Password. Download the Statement of
Understanding (SOU). Fort Carson, CO is our
servicing Education Center for AGRs. They will
upload your TA Request to the GoArmyEdPortal.
Fax/scan your SOU, School Name, Degree
Program, and copy of AGR Orders to 719-5262105 or [email protected].
POC # is 719-526-8055 or 719-526-2124.
MT NG Scholarship Program
Montana National Guard Members may qualify
to receive up to $1200 per term/semester to
assist with college education.
The Montana Legislature again funded the MT
NG Scholarship Program with $500,000 to be
used during the biennium period of 1 July 2007
through 30 June 2009. The funding is shared by
both Soldiers and Airmen and is administered
on a first come first service basis, pending the
availability of funds.
A stipend of up to $400, with a maximum annual
payment of $1000, will be available to those
who qualify for Federal Tuition Assistance.
Those who do not qualify for FTA will be eligible
to receive $75 per credit up to $1200 per
semester with a maximum annual payment of
$2400.
Unit Members eligible for the Scholarship
Program should complete Sections I and II of
the application form and submit it to their unit
full-timer for further processing as soon as they
have been accepted or enrolled at a Montana
State Institution of Higher Learning in an
undergraduate degree-granting program, 2-year
vocational technical college, or Veterans
Administration (VA) Approved MT Training
Program. This benefit does not include
graduate degree programs. Church affiliated
schools are excluded. Schools with physical
locations on Malstrom AFB are included.
Money will be reserved up-front. Payment will
not be made until grades have been submitted
to the appropriate entity.
See DMAMT Circular 621 for the Eligibility
Criteria and application form at http://ngmtc230000-02/hro/education.cfm or contact your unit
full-timer.
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
ARNG Soldiers may receive benefits from any
of the four MGIB programs if they meet the
eligibility requirements. The four programs
include:
MGIB - Selected Reserve (SR) -Chapter
1606; Reserve Education Assistance Program
(REAP) – Chapter 1607; the MGIB Kicker
Program; and MGIB – Active Duty (AD).
For information regarding the MGIB (ie. current
rates, eligibility criteria, application forms,
frequently asked questions, etc.) log on to
www.gibill.va.gov. If unsure whether you
qualify for any of the MGIB programs, contact
your unit full-timer.
Log into www.gibill.va.gov to apply for benefits.
Complete VA Form 22-1990. (This is an initial
application that only needs to be completed
one time. You do not need to wait until you are
enrolled in a school/training program to apply).
Submit this on-line. Additionally, print out a
hard copy and mail the form plus a copy of all
DD Form 214s to MT’s VA Regional Office –
located in St. Louis (the address is on the
form). It may take up to 12 weeks for
processing. Upon approval, the Department of
Veterans Affairs (DVA) will send you a
certificate of eligibility. Upon enrollment into a
VA Approved Education Program, visit the VA
Representative located at your school/training
program. Present the VA Rep with your
certificate of eligibility. The VA Rep will
complete a VA Form 22-1999 (Enrollment
Certification) form and submit to DVA.
If you have not received your certificate of
eligibility after 12 weeks, call 1-888-GIBILL1
(442-4551) to speak with a DVA Education
Case Manager. The counselors are there to
service you and welcome your direct call.
11 more Programs!!
The programs listed below are also available to
assist ARNG Soldiers in their educational
pursuits:
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP):
Money to repay student loans.
Health Professional Loan Repayment (HPLR):
Money to repay loans for AMEDD officers.
ROTC Scholarships:
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty and
Dedicated Army National Guard.
eDISCOVER:
Career self-assessment, counseling tool.
AARTS:
Documentation of military training/experience.
Available at http://aarts.army.mil.
Troops to Teachers:
http://www.proudtoserveagain.com.
Spouses to Teachers:
http://www.spousestoteachers.com.
Army eLearning:
Hundreds of vocational/prep programs for
promotion points/potential college credit.
Student Guide to Success:
Free test preparation (videos, materials,
etc.) to test out of college examinations.
Testing/Certification and Licensing:
Testing opportunities to help Soldiers gain
college credit and credentials.
Military Counselors WebBoard:
A place for education counselors to share/
discuss information on educational issues.
Helpful Information
Q: I received educational benefits under The
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Program (Chapter 31). Am I eligible to receive
FTA as well?
A: No. This would constitute a duplication of
benefits. See paragraph E2.1.6 of the DODI
1322.25.
Q: I’m a Traditional Guardsman. Are there any
educational benefits for my spouse/dependents?
A: Two scholarship programs are available: The
MT NG Thrift Shop Scholarship and the CCM
Roger K. Larsen Scholarship. Spouses are able
to CLEP and the MTARNG Educ Svc Ofc offers
free counseling and can proctor exams. Another
idea: Google ‘Scholarships’. There are hundreds
of nationwide scholarship opportunities available
to spouses and dependents.
Q: What is a NOBE and how do I get one?
A: This is your Notice of Basic Eligibility for the
MGIB-SR, DD Form 2384-1. You can print this
yourself from www.nationalguardbenefits.com. If
unable to access this form, contact your unit fulltimer.
Q: I am taking a summer on-line course. The
start/end dates are 22 Jun 07–14 Aug 07. Do I
qualify for the MT NG Scholarship Program?
A: No. Your Courses Start Date must have a
begin date of 1 July 2007 or forward in order to
qualify for this biennium.
Q: I am considering applying for the MT Law
Enforcement Academy. Can I use my MGIB?
A: Yes. To verify and research other programs
approved for VA training, go to www.gibill.va.gov.
Click on Education Benefits. Then, click on
Search for Approved Education Programs. Type
in requested information and begin your search.
You may be amazed at all of the approved nonaccredited and accredited programs - do a MT
Specific search or type in key word(s). For
further guidance, click on Education Benefits.
Then click on Education Programs Covered by
the GI Bill.
Q: This brochure is helpful, but I still have
questions. Where should I start?
A: Your chain of command. Next, your unit fulltimer. We’re here to serve you. You may also
contact the MTARNG Education Service Office
direct at 406-324-3238.
Montana Army
National Guard
ARNG
VOLUNTARY
Education
Programs
1 July 2007
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REFERENCES :
AR 621-5 dtd 060711
DODI 1322.25 dtd 970205
ARNG Vol Educ Programs (NGBARM Policy #07-13) dtd 070316
ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance,
(NGB-ARM Pol #07-15) dtd 070515
DMAMT Circular 621 dtd 070701