Updated:APPENDIX 13 October C: State 2020 Tuition Assistance Programs FY21 ARNG Education Benefits Handbook IMPORTANT: For a list of State Education Services Offices go to: www.nationalguard.com/select-your-state Table of Contents Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................... 6 1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Chapter 2: GI BILL® PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................... 7 2.0 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), Ch 1606, Title 10 USC .................................. 7 2.2 Army National Guard (ARNG) Kicker Incentive Program .............................................................. 9 2.3 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD), Chapter 30, Title 38 U.S. Code ........................ 11 2.4 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty $600 Buy-Up Program ............................................................. 12 2.5 Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33, Title 38 U.S. Code ............................................................................. 13 2.6 Yellow Ribbon Program ....................................................................................................................... 15 2.7 Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) ................................................................................................. 16 2.8 Comparison of GI Bill Education Programs Chart .......................................................................... 17 2.9 General Application Process ............................................................................................................... 18 2.10 Recent and Upcoming Post-9/11 GI Bill Changes ......................................................................... 19 Chapter 3: FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE (FTA) PROGRAM ................................................ 20 3.0 Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Overview ..................................................................................... 20 3.1 Recoupment ........................................................................................................................................... 22 3.2 Duplication of Benefits ......................................................................................................................... 22 3.3 Use with GI Bill ..................................................................................................................................... 22 3.4 State Tuition Assistance ....................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 4: CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................... 24 4.0 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Chapter 5: FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................ 26 5.0 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 26 5.1 Types of Aid Available ........................................................................................................................ 26 5.1.1 Government Financial Aid ................................................................................................................ 26 5.1.2 Grants ................................................................................................................................................... 26 5.1.3 Work-study ......................................................................................................................................... 26 5.1.4 Loans .................................................................................................................................................... 27 5.1.5 Other Sources ...................................................................................................................................... 27 5.2 Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................... 27 2 5.2.1 ORG Hosted Scholarships ................................................................................................................. 28 5.2.2 COM Websites hosting Scholarships ............................................................................................... 30 Chapter 6: TESTING PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................... 31 6.0 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 31 6.1 Army Personnel Testing (APT) ............................................................................................................ 31 6.1.1 Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) ....................................................................................... 32 6.1.2 Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT) ................................................................................... 33 6.1.3 Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) ................................................................................... 33 6.1.4 Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) ................................................................................. 33 6.1.5 Oral Profciency Interview (OPI) ....................................................................................................... 33 6.2 DANTES-Supported Examinations ..................................................................................................... 34 6.2.1 College Credit by Examination Programs (CLEP/DSST) ............................................................. 34 6.2.4 Undergraduate Admission Examinations (ACT/SAT) ................................................................. 36 6.2.5 GED – High School Equivalency Test .............................................................................................. 38 6.2.6 Graduate Admissions Exams (GMAT/GRE) ................................................................................. 38 6.2.7 Teaching Prep & Certification Exam (PRAXIS®) ........................................................................... 39 6.3 Study Guides and Support Materials .................................................................................................. 39 6.4 Using GI Bill for Testing, Licensure, and Certifications ................................................................... 40 Chapter 7: EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS ............................................................................. 42 7.0 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 42 7.1 Joint Services Transcript (JST) ............................................................................................................. 42 7.2 Tools to Help Make Your Educational Decisions............................................................................. 43 7.2.1 VIA ....................................................................................................................................................... 43 7.2.2 TA DECIDE ......................................................................................................................................... 44 7.2.3 Career Path DECIDE ......................................................................................................................... 45 7.2.4 College Navigator .............................................................................................................................. 45 7.2.5 College Scorecard ............................................................................................................................... 45 7.2.6 CollegeRecon ...................................................................................................................................... 45 7.2.7 GI Bill Comparison Tool ................................................................................................................... 45 7.2.8 Kuder Journey .................................................................................................................................... 46 7.2.9 Coalition for College .......................................................................................................................... 46 7.2.10 Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) .................................................................................... 46 7.2.11 O*NET OnLine ................................................................................................................................. 46 7.2.12 HERC and DegreeQuest® .............................................................................................................