Serving in the Guard while pursuing a college education is a no brainer! Nevada Guardsmen that are "In Good Standing" are exempt from Tuition at Nevada Colleges & Universities and at the end of each Semester can submit a Textbook Reimbursement Packet and recoup the cost of thier books!

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TA is financial assistance provided for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals. (Reference: AR 621-5, Army Continuing Education System)  

Why ArmyIgnitED?

ArmyIgnitED is a tailored, intuitive resource that empowers you to achieve your educational goals.

WHY ARMYIGNITED?
Whether you’re at home or deployed, you have access to education opportunities, support, and guidance throughout your education journey.

 The Army’s Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program provides Soldiers with funding for more than 1,500 credentials.  

 You can request CA funding for any credential listed on Army COOL.

Learn what CA funds on the Costs & Funding page. 

COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps Army service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their military occupation and civilian careers. COOL can also be used by Recruiters, Counselors, Credentialing Organizations and Employers. 

GI Bill benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training. Learn more about GI Bill benefits here—and how to apply for them.

If you applied for and were awarded Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits, your GI Bill Statement of Benefits will show you how much of your benefits you’ve used and how much you have left to use or how to transfer them.

Review your GI Bill Statement of Benefits

The GI Bill Comparison Tool and Veterans Service Organizations can help you explore options and find out what benefits you can get.

 The Kicker is an incentive given upon enlistment/reenlistment that adds an additional education payment to attract Soldiers to specific units, skills, or positions to meet and sustain ARNG readiness requirements. 

• 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 (ROTC, Officer, and Warrant Officer)
• Have a concurrent six-year service obligation from the date of the Kicker contract
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete IADT or BOLC Phase 1
• Sign a valid Kicker contract
• Not be on Military Technician or AGR/Active Duty Status
• Not be flagged for AWOLs
• Not be using a Dedicated Army National Guard ROTC Scholarship

*See "FY23 VolEd Policy" in Education Downloads for more details

 APT encompasses standardized tests used to determine eligibility for specialized training and to support the Army's personnel selection and classification process, including language proficiency testing (Reference: AR 611-5).  

Armed Forces Classification Test

(AFCT)

Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT)

Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)

Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)

Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 

For more information on these and more APT's Click here 

 In simple terms, DANTES provides no-cost education and career-planning programs for the U.S. Armed Forces military member. Our Defense programs can help a military member at every stage of their military career, from entry into the service to the final stage of civilian transition to their next career. 

 Education counseling services are available to NVARNG Soldiers by contacting your State Education # Incentives office at 775-887-7326 ng.nv.nvarng.list.education@arm.mil and/ or the Retention POC in your Unit. Education counseling services are also available by contacting the Education Support Center at 1-866-ARNGEDU (276-4338) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or emailing arng.esc@mail.mil. Education counseling helps Soldiers meet education goals by providing guidance, advice, and planning assistance.  

 The Departments of Defense, the Army, Veterans Affairs, Labor and Education offer education counseling programs to help you decide your academic future. There are also several non-governmental programs designed to help you succeed in your education endeavors. Some of these programs are described below.  

In addition to the Nevada System of Higher Education Tuition Waiver that can be passed to a Spouse or Dependent, there are several programs that are available to military spouses to assist with furthering their education. Also see NVARNG Tuition Waiver

 Every year, organizations award billions of dollars in scholarships and grants to students. According to the College Board, scholarships are usually based on specific qualities (e.g., merit or ability), while grants are usually based on financial need. Government organizations, colleges, and private organizations are common sources of scholarships and grants.