Education Benefits
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Benefits

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Earn up to $4,000 per fiscal year at $250 per semester hour. That means extending for six more years qualifies for $24,000 in education aid. Read all about the program online.

Michigan State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP)

Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP) provides tuition assistance up to $14,400 for undergraduates and $6,000 for Graduates or Certificates to members of the Michigan National Guard and their dependents who are attending any public or private college, university, vocational school, technical school or trade school located in Michigan. 

Go to Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to apply and learn more about the program.

For more information about the program visit please call 517-481-7640 or email MINGSTAP@michigan.gov.

Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP)

Receive up to $50,000 in qualified, guaranteed student loan payments–all without touching any of your GI Bills! Get the latest SLRP information online.

GI Bills

– Chapter 1606

– Chapter 1607

– Chapter 33 (911)

– Chapter 30 (AD)

Guard Scholarships/Grants

Since its establishment in 1998, several colleges and universities have joined the Tuition Grant program. Each of the colleges and universities are offering up to 45% off of their tuition to members of the Michigan Air and Army National Guard. Listed below are the current colleges and universities participating in the Tuition Grant Program and the amount off of their tuition they are providing to Guard members. These grants, used in conjunction with other available tuition assistance programs and the GI Bill, can enable Guard members to attend selected colleges and universities at low or no cost.

Grant applications can be accessed at www.michigan.gov/dmva, Click on “+Education Assistance”, Click on “University & College Tuition Grants”, Click on individual schools to download the Grant Application Form and instructions. For Grant Program questions call 517-481-7646.