RTG & Associates Academic Support of NEW JROTC Instructors and their Cadets Harold Tucker Army Program Director (501)

AKO - ALMS Certificate of Completion Certificate/ Writing Assignment ed Submission to Professor Grade & Transcript

- AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning’ and 10 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - $174 per undergraduate credit - $ per graduate credit - AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning’ and 10 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - $174 per undergraduate credit - $ per graduate credit - AAS in General Military Leadership except: Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or Mississippi - Teacher Prep per state licensure standards except: Kentucky, New York, or Pennsylvania - $215 per undergraduate credit – out of state tuition - $76 per undergraduate credit – in state tuition - AAS in General Military Leadership except: Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or Mississippi - Teacher Prep per state licensure standards except: Kentucky, New York, or Pennsylvania - $215 per undergraduate credit – out of state tuition - $76 per undergraduate credit – in state tuition - Certificates three programs at Undergrad and Grad levels - MA in ‘Curriculum and Instruction’ - $90 to $499 per credit – course dependent - Certificates three programs at Undergrad and Grad levels - MA in ‘Curriculum and Instruction’ - $90 to $499 per credit – course dependent

- AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $355 per undergraduate credit - $490 per graduate credit - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $355 per undergraduate credit - $490 per graduate credit - BA/BS in Educational, Historical or other Studies - $207 per undergraduate credit - BA/BS in Educational, Historical or other Studies - $207 per undergraduate credit

Up to 25% of an Associate’s Degree 20% of a Bachelor’s Degree 60% of an MLS Degree in ‘Teaching and Learning’ (Fort Hays State University)

VA GI Bill (MGIB or Post-9/11) Expires Years after retirement 36 to 48 months of benefits (approx. $60K+) MGIB Ch 30 best for JROTC Instructor Post 9/11 Ch 33 effective 1 Oct 2011 BAH for DL Learners (read fine print!!) Vocational Rehabilitation 20% disability rating Associate/Bachelor Degree and rarely Master’s courses Normally 12 year limit for use – some exceptions Troops to Teachers (Proudtoserveagain.com) Get Enrolled NOW!! Call National OFFICE $5,000 stipend $10,000 possible in Special School Districts JROTC Instructors with less than 365 days from their contract start date fully eligible VA Education Rep 1– 888 – TTT National Office 1 – 800 –

If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

Effective October 1, 2011 Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for: Housing allowance is now payable to students enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents. The full-time rate for an individual eligible at the 100% eligibility tier would be $ for [NOTE: must be enrolled at 51% or higher to receive allowance] Effective August 1, 2009, But Not Payable Until October 1, 2011 Expands the Post-9/11 GI Bill including Active Service by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C. for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the National Guard; or under section 502(f) for the purpose of responding to a national emergency. For more information:

Effective August 1, 2011 Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees - grad and undergrad. Creates an annual maximum of $17,500 for a private or foreign school and The Yellow Ribbon Program still exists for out-of-state fees and costs above the cap. Allows VA to pay MGIB (chapter 30) and MGIB-SR (chapter 1606) ‘kickers’, or college fund payments, on a monthly basis vice a lump sum at the beginning of the term. Allows eligible Voc Rehab (chapter 31) and Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) personnel to choose the higher Post-9/11 GI Bill’s monthly housing allowance or the chapter 31 subsistence allowance. Allows reimbursement for more than one “license or certification” test (previously only one test was allowed). Allows reimbursement of national exam fees for admission (e.g., SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT)

Degree completion - Associates, Bachelors, or Masters 32 graduate or undergraduate credits available from JROTC required seminars/on-line educational experiences Total VA educational benefit opportunities Facilitate transcript evaluations Personal comprehensive education plan Choice of military friendly, regionally accredited colleges and universities All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

13 Courses/ 32 Credits Regionally Accredited $60/$80 Credit 11 Courses/ 26 Credits Regionally Accredited $65/Credit

FRESHMAN YEAR LEAD Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs. SOPHOMORE YEAR LEAD 138 – Community Service-Learning – 2 crs. or LEAD 124 – Character Education – 2 crs. JUNIOR YEAR LEAD 136 – Basic Leadership Experiences – 3 crs. and HIST 179 – American History and its Veterans – 3 crs. SENIOR YEAR LEAD 128 – American Defense Policies – 3 crs. and LEAD 134 – Military History Staff Ride – 3 crs.

CADET Anytime after completing a course, registers and pays ASC or UCCS Registration quick and easy with ASC ASC always open Successful former cadets always eligible for enrollment INSTRUCTOR s student grade report to ASC/UCCS professor of record On RTG Form All students on one grade report Instructor signed and dated PROFESSOR Reviews grade report and submits grades for college credit ASC/UCCS Free transcript provided automatically Additional transcripts available upon request

Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Possible Title 1 Funds at our school Alumni Networks

Elevates academic recognition Provides more competitive college admission status – opens possible partnership programs with local area community colleges Enhances student resume Lowers tuition costs Accelerates College Education and stimulates commitment Provides program recruitment tool

START THEM ON THEIR MARCH TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION

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Ken Denman USAF/NAVY/MARINE Director Harold Tucker Army Program Director Bob Greene President/Owner Tel: Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs Tel:

“RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!” “Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.” “…nothing but positive responses from parents.” “…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “ “…helping students prepare for their future.” “Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.” Terry L. Webster, Lt. Col, USAF (retired) Senior Aerospace Science Instructor March, 2010