SOCGuard: Education Programs for the Army National Guard

Publications/Forms/Resources General Information For Colleges For Students For ARNG ESOs/Recruiters Related Links

Marcy Shapiro
SOCGuard Project Director

For More Information:
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
1307 New York Avenue, NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701

Phone: (202) 667-0079
  (800) 368-5622
Fax: (202) 667-0622
E-mail: socguard@aascu.org

Partnership Opportunities

The Army National Guard seeks to make a full range of postsecondary educational opportunities and programs available to its members. These are just some examples of how schools can partner with the Guard:

Academic Partnerships

Scholarships/Tuition Waivers/Other Incentives

Some schools are voluntarily offering incentives as a way to tap into the military market. Current incentives include discounts on tuition, room and board, and scholarships for Guard members. As a return on their investment, schools draw Guard members and members of the community into their programs.


Financial Aid Nights/College Fairs/Career Fairs


Increase Enrollments in Your ROTC Programs

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) allows Guard members to participate in the Army ROTC at colleges and universities where available. The Guard has a limited number of Dedicated National Guard Scholarships and Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarships available. Colleges may partner with the Guard to increase enrollment in the ROTC program.


Partner with Military Recruiters

Initiating a Partnership with the Guard

Schools can do this by contacting the Guard Education Services Office in your state or territory or by contacting SOCGuard at (800) 368-5622.