State Tuition Reimbursement Program Application

Adjutant General's Department • Army & •

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

What is the Purpose?

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 431 Section 431.090, the State Tuition Reimbursement Program is intended to provide “Assistance for tuition and mandatory fees to eligible members of the state military forces to encourage voluntary membership, to improve the education level of its members, to diversify the composition of the forces, and to enhance the state's workforce.”

What is the State Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP)? A reimbursement program funded by the State of Texas developed to assist Service Members with the cost of tuition and certain fees in the pursuit of a higher academic degree. Service Members are responsible for meeting deadlines for initial payment of tuition and fees to the college/university. Payment is rendered to the college or university at the end of each semester upon receipt of the official transcripts/grades for each course the tuition assistance is requested. The college/university will reimburse the student after applying the STRP payment. All eligible federal and state tuition benefits (such as GI Bill, Pell Grant, Texas Grant and Hazlewood exemptions) are to be applied prior to utilizing the STRP.

What are the Eligibility Requirements? * A Texas state college or university with headquarters in Texas. * Actively drilling members in good standing (no pending negative actions) with the Texas , or Texas State Guard (ING and AGR not eligible). * Enlisted (E-1-E-9), Officers (O-1-O-3) and Warrent Officers (WO1-CW3). * Army National Guard members who have completed Basic Training. Airmen must have completed Basic Training and Technical School.

* ETS date extends beyond course completion date.

* Accepted for admission and enrolled in a program of instruction leading to a higher academic degree at an accredited Texas higher education institution.

* Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

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Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

What are the Guidelines? * Spring and Fall Semesters ONLY. Subject to availability of funds. * SUBMISSION DEADLINES: FALL SEMESTER- September 20th SPRING SEMESTER- Febuary 28th * Not to exceed 12 credit hours per semester. * Not to exceed 5 academic years or 10 semesters, (whichever comes first) regardless of the number of hours funded. * All courses must be on the Degree Plan and count towards degree requirements. * Will not pay for dropped, incomplete or failed courses. * Public school: up to 100% of eligible tuition and fees after all federal and state grant funding have been applied. * Private school: undergraduate/graduate - $173/$200 per credit hour tuition + $100 per credit hour mandatory fees after all federal and state grant funding has been applied. * May be used in conjunction with FTA, Pell, GI Bill Ch 33 and other federal and state funding for remaining balances. Cannot exceed 100% of the cost for tuition and eligible fees. * Will not fund courses already paid for at 100% by other federal or state tuition programs such as GI Bill Ch 33, Hazelwood, Pell or Texas Grant. * All federal and state funding must be applied first. * Eligible applicants must apply each semester. Funding is not guaranteed from year to year, or semester to semester. * Funds the first degree at each level of study. Lateral or lower degrees are not authorized. * Full or part time; undergraduate or graduate. What are the Applicant's Responsibilities? * Air Guard and State Guard Members, contact your BETM/STRP manager for a complete list of responsibilities. * Obtain the required signatures. * Ensure that all STRP eligibility requirements are met and maintained. * Ensure that all courses for which STRP are requested meet graduation requirements. * Email transcript to the STRP office at the end of the semester. * Contact the college/university for final tuition & fees reimbursement. * Notify the STRP office of any schedule changes, drops and withdrawals. * Air Guard and State Guard Members are to submit changes through BETM/STRP manager. * It is a violation of federal and state law for an applicant to fail to disclose other federal or state tuitiion assistance received for that semester.

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Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

What is the Application Process? Applications missing supporting documentation are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Please identify term, year and name in subject line when emailing STRP office.

Air Guard and State Guard Members-visit with BETM/Personnel Officer for program checklist, application, and other specific Air Guard or State Guard requirements. State Guard: Letitia Parson and Randy Hoffman email: [email protected] 136th Air Lift Wing: TSgt Tiffany Jackson email: [email protected]

147th Reconnaissance Wing: SSgt Winnett Knox and MSgt Johnny Faniel email: [email protected]

149th Fighter Wing: SSgt Stephanie Hall email: [email protected]

Army Guard

Print completed application and submit along with: 1. Copy of official Degree Plan with identifying information and Academic Advisor's signature and date. **NOTE** If your specific class title and course number is not on your degree plan it will not be approved. 2. Copy of your Class Schedule. 3. Itemized invoice of tuition and fees charges reflecting other federal or state tuition assistance such as GI Bill Ch 33, Hazelwood, Pell or Texas Grant. 4. Enlisted soldiers must apply for federal tuition assitance through www.GoArmyEd.com and submit a copy of FTA vouchers for approved courses. **NOTE** Officers are not required to apply for tuition assistance in order to use the program, due to the tuition assistance service obligation requrement.

ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER

in electronic format to: ng.tx.txarng.list.state-tuition-reimbursement-program-trp@mail.mil for grade verification. Payments will not be processed without the transcript.

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Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

Army National Guard Air Guard Unit If Other State Guard

Applicant's Name Rank Last Four SSN#

Ethnicity ETS (Army & Air Only) Ethnicity information requested above is used in reporting data to the Texas State Legislature only. Providing this information has no impact on your application status. Home Address City State Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address

Term Year

Will you be receiving GI BILL CH 33 benefits for this semester? Yes No Percentage Will you be receiving FTA for this semester? (Army only) Yes No Will you be receiving PELL GRANT for this semester? Yes No Will you be receiving HAZLEWOOD tuition exemptions? Yes No Will you be receiving an ROTC SCHOLARSHIP for tuition and fees? Yes No

School Name Student ID

Educational Level Semester Hours Scheduled

Major Area of Study

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE HOURS START DATE LAST DAY OF CLASS

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Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

I have read and understood the State Tuition Reimbursement Program's application guidelines, eligibility requirements, funding authorization and student responsibilities. DISCLAIMER: I HEREBY CERTIFY THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I FAIL TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION OR PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION, I WILL BE PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED, REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE TUITION PROGRAM AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS AND PENALTIES.

Army, Air and State Applicants Sign Below

Service Member's Signature /Digital Signature Date

Air Guard and State Guard Only

Supervisor's Signature /Digital Signature Date

Commander's Signature /Digital Signature Date

For Air Guard BETM and State Guard Personnel Officer: I have reviewed the information submitted and determined that the applicant meets STRP eligibility requirements.

Base Education & Training Manager/Personnel Officer's Date Signature/Digital Signature

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Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

School Notification and Financial Aid Information Release

Last, First Name Student ID Last Four

By signing below, I am notifying my school, of my intent to participate in the State Tuition Reimbursement Program and requesting that my account information and financial aid information be released to:

The Education Services Office ATTN: STRP 2200 W 35th ST Bldg 15 Austin TX 78703 512-782-5505

For the semester for the purpose of gathering necessary information relevant to my State Tuition Reimbursement Application.

Signature Date

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