Federal Tuition Assistance

Did you know that as a traditional Army National Guard Soldier you are eligible to have up to $4,500 of education tuition paid for up front?

To get started, contact us at 302-326-7044 to schedule an in person or over the phone counseling session with the education office. If you are unsure of your education goals, let the education office help you match your military experience with a school to earn credit for what you’ve already accomplished!

Current Benefits

• Ability to attend any US Department of Education, DOD approved institution.
• Eligible tuition paid upfront to the institution directly.
• Up to 18 semester hours funded per fiscal year, if submitted and approved prior to the course start date!
• Eligible Soldiers can get an Undergraduate, Masters Degree, and a Certificate funded by Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA).

State Tuition Assistance (DE Army & Air NG)

All active Delaware National Guard members in good standing are eligible. Attend an accredited public or private School within the State either FT or PT. Agree to and understand the rules and guidelines described in the DNG PAM 600-3. All participants must serve at least 6 years with the Delaware National Guard. Participants have a 15 year window of eligibility to use the program once entered.

Eligible Degrees of Study: Eligible to receive one Associates & one Bachelor’s Degree. Eligible to receive one Certificate but must be approved by the Education Review Board. Masters Degrees are reimbursed if funding exists after all Undergraduates have been paid.

IMPORTANT REMINDER - You MUST submit your completed applications no later than ten (10) days prior to the class start date. We cannot accept late applications.

State Tuition - Undergraduate Direct Pay Process

State Tuition - Graduate Level Reimbursement Process

Download State Tuition Application Form