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Publications
For Guard Soldiers
For ARNG ESOs/Recruiters
Education Calculator
Information Bulletins
For additional information:
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
1307 New York Avenue, NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
202-667-0079
800-368-5622
fax 202-667-0622
e-mail: socguard@aascu.org
Marcy Shapiro
SOCGuard Interim Project Director
Dan Riggle
SOCGuard Program Manager
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The Guard College Plan
An Option Worth Considering
The Army National Guard is a source of funding for college
and other education benefits for qualified students. Recruits
select, apply for and gain admission to local colleges at the
same time that they enlist in the ARNG. ESOs can help enlistees
apply for admission to SOC colleges in their home areas. While
they are enrolled at the SOC college they will pursue a degree
while fulfilling their military obligation to the ARNG. SOC colleges
determine credit awards for military training and occupational
experiences for Guard members to receive college credit.
With the most comprehensive education benefits among the military
reserve components, the Army National Guard College Plan combines
federal financial incentives with unique state benefits to significantly
reduce the cost of a college education.
The National Guard Can Help!
- College enrollment without delay (full or part-time)
- Manageable Guard obligation - one weekend a month
/two weeks in the summer
- Guard drill pay and allowances
- Comprehensive package of education benefits:
GI Bill-monthly payments directly to the student
ARNG GI Bill Kicker
Federal Tuition Assistance Program
State Tuition Programs (where applicable)
Student Loan Repayment Program
College credit for military training and job experience
Leadership training and officer commissioning opportunities
ROTC scholarships for Guard members
Free SAT, GRE, DSST, and CLEP testing
Want to Know More?
Visit the Virtual
Armory Web site.
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