MGIB

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Educational Benefits in the MN ARNG
Federal Tuition Assistance
DANTES Tuition Assistance
Certification Testing
Credit for Military Experience
State Tuition Reimbursement
MGIB
ACT SAT
GRE/GMAT
CLEP DSST
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Federal Money

• GI Bill
• ACES Tuition Assistance
• DANTES Tuition Assistance

State Money

• Tuition Reimbursement

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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve

• Eligibility requirements
• 6 year obligation
• HS graduate
• Complete AIT

• Benefit
• 282 for full-time study
• Prorated for lt full-time
• 36 months of benefit
• 14 year window to use the entitlement

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STEPS
Once first tour is complete - SM can start using
MGIB benefits at a reduced rate
Bring in copy of DD 214 to School - complete VA
Form 22-1990 application for benefits

• School must be approved for Veterans Benefits.
• AD MGIB months of benefits is reduced if you used
  SR MGIB

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MGIB Issues...
120 days

• Expect your first payment
• to arrive approximately 120 days after
• you applied for benefits.

• It is common for 1st time MGIB users to receive
  a letter from the VA stating that they are not
  eligible for MGIB benefits.

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Call the VA Hotline [phone]

• Ask the counselor to determine why you are
  ineligible for benefits.
• If the counselor states that your record needs
  to be updated, e-mail Education office at
  Education_at_mn.ngb.army.mil

Keep your chain of command informed!
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Federal Tuition Assistance

• Pays up to 4,000 per fiscal year (no max on
  credits)
• Must submit a DA Form 2171, Request for Tuition
  Assistance, prior to starting the course via
  http//www.virtualarmory.com
• Money is paid directly to the school.
• After coursework is complete, must submit a copy
  of the grade. Soldier will be subject to
  recoupment if grades are not submitted within 30
  (waived to 60) days at end of course
• FTA is paid on first come, first pay basis.
  Priority goes to those seeking Associates or
  Bachelors degrees, then Masters or first
  professional.

Traditional Soldier Benefit
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ACES Tuition Assistance

• Pays up to 4,500 per fiscal year (no max on
  credits)
• Must submit a DA Form 2171, Request for Tuition
  Assistance, prior to starting the course
• Money is paid directly to the school
• Go through Fort Snelling Education Service Office
  for AGR soldiers
• Benefit for deployed soldiers - must contact
  Active Army Education Office to receive this
  benefit while activated.

AGR Soldier Benefit
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Information on distance learning courses -
http//www.dantes.doded.mil
Eligible for Tuition Assistance and State
Reimbursement
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Minnesota Tuition Reimbursement Program
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The Minnesota National Guard reimburses service
members 80 of their tuition cost, up to 80 of
the per credit rate at the University of
Minnesota. Current 183.45 max reimbursed.
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• Memorandum of Understanding - stays at unit
• Submit request for reimbursement within 60 days
  after course is completed along with
• original grades
• copy of fee statement or letter from school that
  states the amount of tuition charged.
• Must receive a C or better for undergraduate
  work and a B or better for graduate work.

NOTE SM receive reduced STR when receiving 100
ACES TA
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Review
You should be receiving money from one of the
following federal programs

• MGIB
• Tuition Assistance

AND
The State Tuition Reimbursement Program
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LEADS Scholarship
Recognizes high school seniors based on
demonstrated leadership, community service and
potential for success in the Minnesota National
Guard.

• Open to high school seniors who are currently
  members
• of the Minnesota National Guard or become
  members
• Application deadline is 15 March 2004.

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Other time and money saving opportunities...
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
SAT and ACT testing
GRE and GMAT reimbursement
Certification Program
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Certification Program
Certification examinations document a persons
level of competency and achievement in a
particular area.

• Certification translates military training into
  civilian terms
• Enhances job opportunities
• Documents experience
• Certifies an individuals level of competence

Be a Certified Professional
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Questions?