UNCLASSIFIED Texas Education & Incentives 2200 West 35th Street

UNCLASSIFIED Texas Education & Incentives 2200 West 35th Street Camp Mabry, Bldg15 Austin, TX 78703 (512) 782-5515 [email protected] [email protected] https://tmd.texas.gov/money-for-college “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Agenda In-depth explanation of all education benefits: State TA Federal TA Credentialing Assistance GI Bills: CH33-Post 9/11, CH30, CH1606 Transferring Education Benefits Questions “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Three Sources of Funding “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness” 3

UNCLASSIFIED So many programs! State Tuition Assistance (M-day/ADOS/Tech Only) Hazlewood Act (Active/AGR) Federal Tuition Assistance Army Credentialing Assistance Program (Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard) GI Bill Post 9/11 CH 33: (Active/AGR) MGIB CH 1606: (NG/Reserve Only) Kicker: (NG/AGR/Active) Transfer of Education Benefit (TEB) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness” 4

UNCLASSIFIED State Tuition Assistance (STA) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED State Tuition Assistance What is it? Applicants reimbursed up to 6 credit hours out-of-pocket expenses for tuition and mandatory fees for Fall & Spring terms (no summer terms) Can request an award upgrade for up to 12 credit hours Upgrades subject to available funds and will not duplicate payments: – 9-11 GI Bill or Hazlewood – Any tuition grants and scholarships (gift aid) – Full 100% reimbursement is NOT guaranteed Awards payout approx. 8 weeks after end of each semester – Must submit transcript showing passed courses “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED State Tuition Assistance How do I qualify? Must be active member of: Texas Army or Air National Guard (not on AGR status) Texas State Guard Members Successfully complete Basic Training or equivalent Attend a TEXAS school - Public or Private Allowed 5 academic years/10 semesters of State TA aid See website for full eligibility requirements How do I apply? See website application & instructions BEFORE Fall/Spring term https://tmd.texas.gov/state-tuition-assistance-program “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Active Duty Service Benefit: Hazlewood Act/Legacy Act “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Hazlewood Act How do I qualify? At least 181 days of active duty, excluding initial entry training (multiple otherwise qualifying DD Form 214s can be combined to reach the 181-day threshold) Texas is Home of record at time of entry into active duty or place of entry into active duty The veteran/child must reside in Texas while using the benefit “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Hazlewood Act Transferring the benefit Legacy Hazlewood Act can be transferred to children Legacy Act allows you to transfer 150 hours of tuition exempt credit hours to be shared amongst children Standard Hazlewood Act VA rating of 100% disabled AND unemployable due to service related injury MIA or die in line of duty or from injury sustained while in line of duty Each dependent receives their own 150 credit hours, including spouse Apply by taking DD214 to college/university financial aid office “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Federal Tuition Assistance What Is it? Financial assistance to help Soldiers with off-duty voluntary civilian educational pursuits How Do I Qualify? Be actively serving in the ARNG Not flagged or pending unfavorable action Maintain 2.0 undergraduate or 3.0 for graduate GPA for FTA-funded courses* Commit to service obligation: Commissioned Officers/Warrants (2 years/AGR, 4 years/TPU/Mday) Enlisted (complete FTA-funded courses prior to ETS) Important! *Soldiers in undergraduate classes receiving F or D grades, and Soldiers in graduate classes receiving C, D, or F grades will be recouped any FTA funds paid 12 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Federal Tuition Assistance How Do I Qualify? – Tiers Tier 1: Be currently serving in the ARNG and completed either Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), or Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC). Have not attained a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue an undergraduate academic certificate, associate’s or bachelor's degree or Have attained a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a graduate academic certificate or Have attained a bachelor's degree without the use of FTA and wish to pursue a master’s degree. Tier 2: Be currently serving in the ARNG and completed either Advanced Leader’s Course (ALC), Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC), Captain’s Career Course (CCC), or equivalent. Have attained a bachelor's degree with the use of FTA and wish to pursue a master’s degree. 13 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Federal Tuition Assistance Simulta neou of CH16 s use FTA will 06 and be a by Sprin llowed g 2021! What Do I Get? 100% of tuition cost up to 250 per semester hour Up to 16 semester hours per fiscal year (NTE 4,000) May be used towards an Academic Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or a Transition Certificate Limits for FTA are: 130 undergraduate semester hours 39 graduate semester hours 21 semester hours for undergraduate/graduate certificate 21 semester hours for Transition Certificate (w/in 3 years of anticipated separation) Important! *FTA will not pay for a second degree at any level, regardless of the funding used for the first degree *FTA does not cover fees or books “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

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UNCLASSIFIED Federal Tuition Assistance How Do I Apply?: Two parts: Account Creation and Requesting TA Go to www.goarmyed.com and establish a GAE Federal Tuition Assistance account by clicking on the “New User” button and entering all required data. New FTA users or those changing their degree plan are required to complete VIA (a planning tool designed to help Soldiers identify their ‘best fit’ school). All Federal TA requests must be submitted and approved prior to the start date. May apply within 60 days prior of course start date but NLT 5 days prior to course start date. For assistance: Create a helpdesk ticket for questions about your approval and process For technical issues contact the GoArmyEd Helpdesk at 1-800-817-9990 16 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Credentialing Assistance (CA) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Army COOL “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Credentialing Assistance Over 1600 Credentials listed in Army COOL M-day, AGR, ADOS status are eligible- must be in good standing 4000/FY You pick the training, materials, book, exam Officers have MSO-2 yrs/AGR, 4 yrs/M-day Must pass training or exam to avoid recoupment Applications take 45 days to process 19 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Army IgnitED “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Popular Credentials CompTIA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certified Welder (CW) Commercial Driver License (CDL) Lean Six Sigma Project Management Professional (PMP) 21 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED PMP in Partnership with UT-Extended Campus 7 Weeks of training and education Prepares Students to sit for the PMP Exam 3-4 Iterations offered on-base throughout the FY “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Active Duty Service Benefit: Post-9/11 GI Bill (CH 33) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) What Is It? A GI Bill Program for Soldiers who serve on Active Duty How Do I Qualify? Serve at least 90 days in a period of qualifying active duty on or after Sep 11, 2001 Qualifying Active Duty service is: Service in any active component: Title 10 USC, Sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b National Guard Members Supporting the Southwest Border Security Mission in a Title 32, U.S.C., section 502 (f), effective February 15, 2019 Title 10 or 32 AGR Title 32 USC, Section 502(f), between 11 Sep 01 – 31 May 02, in which orders state “In Support of Operation Noble Eagle” Awarded a Purple Heart Serve in a qualifying duty status for more than 30 days and separate due to a service-connected disability or injury “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Service in Support of COVID-19 Pandemic Due to recent Presidential Proclamations Presidential Declaration of National Emergency (13 March 2020) Presidential Authority to use Federal Funds (22 March 2020) Service under Title 32, USC, Section 502(f) may be considered as qualifying time for the Post-9/11 GI Bill State must receive an approved Mission Assignment (MA) from FEMA and FRAGO from the NGB Joint Staff Orders must state: project code "X10" and Activation Authority "09994, Presidential Proclamation" *TXARNG Soldier on COVID-19 Mission eligible start date April 2,2020 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Non Qualifying Service: Title 32 ADOS/ADSW (Other than 11 Sep 01 – 31 May 02, in which orders state “In Support of Operation Noble Eagle”) Service Academy Contract Period ROTC Active Duty Contract Period Active Duty used for Active Duty Loan Repayment Active Duty period receiving less than Honorable discharge Basic Training and AIT: Can be added to established qualifying time if: You already completed 24 months of other qualifying active duty time; and Your Basic Training and/or AIT occurred on or after 9/11/2001 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Payment Tiers- effective 1AUG 20 Service Requirements on/after 9/11/01 an individual must serve an aggregate of Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 cumulative months or Purple Heart award 100% At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability 100% At least 30 cumulative months 90% At least 24 cumulative months 80% At least 18 cumulative months 70% At least 6 cumulative months 60% At least 90 aggregate days 50% * Payment Tier applies to Tuition & Fees, Books & Supplies Stipend, and Housing Stipend “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) What Do I Get? #1 Tuition & Fees, Tuition and Fees Pays up to 100% of in-state tuition and fees at public schools Pays private and out-of state tuition and fees up to the VA cap of 25,162.14 annually Payments made directly to the school Pays After Any scholarship Federal/State Tuition Assistance Employer based aid or other assistance Yellow Ribbon Program Must be eligible for 100% payment tier to qualify School must elect to participate VA may match up to 50% of the cost that exceeds the VA Tuition Cap Includes private schools & out of state schools Go to benefits.va.gov/gibill/ or contact your school’s Veterans’ benefits representative for more information “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) What Do I Get? #2 Housing Stipend, Housing Stipend - Attending Campus: Paid directly to the student via direct deposit Must be attending more than half-time Payment is equivalent to BAH for an E-5 w/dependents Payment amount is determined by zip code of campus where attending classes Prorate based on training time and payment tier Housing Stipend - Attending Distance Learning/Online Classes: Must be attending more than half-time The rate is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents Prorated based on training time and payment tier Important! *Service member and spouse not eligible for stipend while on Active Duty *Children are eligible regardless of the Service member’s duty status “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) What Do I Get? #3 Book/Supplies, Books and Supplies Paid directly to the student Up to 1,000 per academic year Computed at 41.67 per credit hour Lump sum payment (each quarter, semester or term attended) paid directly to the student Prorated based on the individual’s payment tier (40% to 100%) and rate of pursuit Eligible regardless of duty status Period of Use While on Active Duty or non Active Duty status If last date of qualifying duty is before 1 January 2013, eligibility expires 15 years from date of last Active Duty discharge; If last date of qualifying duty is on/after 1 January 2013, eligibility does not expire Delimiting date can be extended by qualifying service of at least 90 consecutive days “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Transfer of Education Benefit (TEB) What Is It? A GI Bill Incentive Program that allows Soldiers to transfer their Post9/11 GI Bill benefits to spouses/dependents in exchange for continued service. How Do I Qualify? Be currently serving in the Armed Forces, and Have completed at least 6 years in the Armed Forces, and Not have any adverse action flag (including APFT/ABCP failure), and Agree to serve 4 years from the transfer request date, Your ETS or MRD MUST be 4 years from the exact date you request the transfer in milconnect Important! *Must initiate transfer of benefits while serving in the Armed Forces *After retiring or separating, can revoke or modify only existing transferred benefits “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Transfer of Education Benefit (TEB) What Do I Get? May transfer remaining months of Post-9/11 benefit or up to 36 months of benefits, whichever is less DEERs Eligible Dependents; Spouse (no age restrictions) Can use immediately after receiving approved TEB Same payments and delimiting date as transferring Soldier Children Must transfer before child turns 21 (before 23 if a full-time student) Can use after SM has served at least 10 years in the Armed Forces Can use as early as age 18 or receipt of high school completion equivalent cert. Ends at age 26 or when transferred months are exhausted, whichever comes first “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Transfer of Education Benefit (TEB) How Do I Apply? TEB Process: Step 1: Complete a DA Form 4836 Extension of Enlistment (if needed) with unit. Step 2: Ensure extension and current NGB 23 is uploaded into iPERMS Step 3: Apply to transfer benefits on-line at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ It will use your Enterprise email (mail.mil) Step 4: Return to milConnect, print approval letter, write down your ‘Obligation End Date’ (OED) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Other GI Bill Programs MGIB-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) MGIB-Selected Reserve “Kicker” MGIB-Active Duty (Chapter 30) Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Other GI Bill Programs “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED MGIB-SR (Ch 1606) What Is It? GI Bill Program for members of the Selected Reserve How Do I Qualify? Have a High School Diploma or Equivalency Sign a six year contract or Officer Service Agreement Complete IADT/BOLC What Do I Get? 392 per month (Paid directly to the Soldier) Up to 36 months of benefits *Note: FY 21 CHANGE WILL ALLOW USE WITH FTA “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED ARNG MGIB-SR “Kicker” What Is It? An additional monthly payment in addition to your basic GI Bill basic benefit How Do I Qualify? Be eligible for MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606) or MGIB-AD (Chapter 30) Agree to serve in a critical skill/critical unit (NPS/PS/Reenlistment), enter an officer commissioning program (ROTC, Officer and Warrant Officer), or commission Sign a six year contract or officer service agreement (enlist or extend) Meet all other criteria as listed in the current ARNG SRIP/Kicker Policy What Do I Get? 350 per month in addition to Chapter 1606 or 30 benefit “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED MGIB-Active Duty (Chapter 30) What is It? A GI Bill Program for Soldiers who serve on Active Duty How Do I Qualify? Have qualifying active duty service on or after 1 July 1985 or AGR service after 29 Nov 89 Complete at least two years on Active Duty or AGR (Title 10/32) Complete a mobilization of at least two continuous years (730 days) Contribute 100/month for 12 months What Do I Get? Two-year rate - 1,664/month (Consecutive service of more than 2 years but less than 3 years) Three-year rate - 2,050/month (Consecutive service of more than 3 years) Important! *Top Up applies if on Active Duty/AGR, Ch30 pays the remaining cost of tuition and fees not covered by FTA *Plus Up allows you to pay up to 600 and increase your monthly benefit by up to 150 per month *For M-day Soldiers, MGIB-AD can be used simultaneously with FTA for the same course “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED How to Apply for VA Benefits www.va.gov Apply On Line at: Information Needed School name and course of study Personal Information (Address, Phone, etc ) Bank account routing number and account number Supporting Documents DD214 and/or Orders (Title 10 Mobilizations, Title 10 AGR/ADOS, Title 32 AGR) Download all applicable orders/DD 214s, and Kicker contract and upload during application process For VA Education Support (status of app/# of months) Call 1-888-442-4551 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Testing Programs “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED DANTES Sponsored Exams What Is It? The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education (DANTES) sponsors free college entrance exams as well as high school equivalency exams and college credit equivalency exams to assist Soldiers in their academic pursuits. How Do I Qualify? Be an active drilling member of the Army National Guard *Impor CLEP a tant* nd DSS Exams T can eq uate to colle ge cred and sa ve time it money and ! “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED DANTES Sponsored Exams What Do I Get? Below is a list of tests Soldiers may take; College credit equivalency exams (CLEP, DSST) **General Education Development (GED)** **Entry level exams to Colleges (ACT, SAT)** **Entry level exams to Graduate Schools (GMAT, GRE)** **Teacher certification (Praxis)** NOTE: CLEP/DSST are administered without an upfront exam fee however, some schools may charge a nominal sitting fee.**DANTES reimburses eligible Service members the test administration fee (only) for the exams marked with** https://daims.doded.mil/Reimbursements/ReimbursementRegistration.aspx “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED DANTES Sponsored Exams Test Preparation Free ACT/SAT test prep is available at: ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.org ACT/SAT via eKnowledge at: https://www.eknowledge.com/ Free CLEP/DSST test prep is available at: Nelnetsolutions at: www.nelnetsolutions.com/dantesnet/ DANTES: www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/get-credit/creditexam.html The College Board/CLEP: www.clep.collegeboard.org Prometric/DSST: www.getcollegecredit.com How Do I Apply? All DANTES sponsored tests are administered at National Test Centers (NTCs). Refer to the web site for the specific test you want to take to find the NTC nearest you that offers that test. The DANTES Reimbursement Form is located at: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/funding-and-reimbursement-eligibility/reimbursement-eli gibility.html “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Other Tools “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Joint Services Transcript (JST) What is It? Civilian credit for military service How Do I Qualify? All current and former members of the military are eligible to access their JST What Do I Get? To request a transcript visit the JST Web site at https://jst.doded.mil/ IMPORTANT! Use the JST to find out how much college credit you may already have! “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Education Counseling Tools To help you make your education decision GI Bill Comparison Tool: http://department-of-veterans-affairs.github.io/gi-bill-comparison-tool/ Enables users to calculate benefits and research approved programs of study. Users enter their military status, the GI Bill benefit they plan to use and information about their school or employer. College Navigator: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ Provides important data to help refine a college search. Allows you to explore and compare features of different institutions, including programs and majors, degree levels, institution type, admissions considerations, pinpoint school locations with an interactive map, and export search results. “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Recommended Links Federal Tuition Assistance: http://www.goarmyed.com GI Bill Program: http://www.gibill.va.gov DANTES: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/index.html CLEP Exams: http://clep.collegeboard.org DSST Exams: http://getcollegecredit.com/ ACT: http://www.act.org SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat GMAT: http://www.mba.com/us GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre GED: https://ged.com/ Praxis: http://www.ets.org/praxis Credentialing Opportunities Online: https://www.cool.army.mil TEB Request: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect eBenefits: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov Joint Service Transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil eArmyLearning: https://www.us.army.mil (Click on Self Service then My Education for Army eLearning) 47 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Contact Us Call: 512-782-5515 Mon-Fri 0800-1600 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: https://tmd.texas.gov/money-for-college Visit us: 2200 West 35th St Camp Mabry, Building 15 Follow us on Social Media! www.facebook.com/TexasArmyNationalGuardEducation @TXARNGeducation “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness” 48

UNCLASSIFIED Points of Contact For More Information: Education Support Services: 1-866-628-5999 Visit us On-Line: www.nationalguard.com/education www.tmd.texas.gov/money-for-college Chat online with your State Education Services Office: Available at www.nationalguard.com/contacts/eso Microsoft Teams link on TMD website 49 “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness”

UNCLASSIFIED Questions? “Education, The Key To Strength and Readiness” 50