1. WHAT EDUCATION SERVICES
Pennsylvania National Guard
WHAT EDUCATION SERVICES
CAN DO FOR YOU!
Education Service Office
Bldg 9-54
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003

2. PURPOSE ‘Educating Our Force’
To provide information regarding the use of education and incentive programs available to Soldiers and their dependents.
‘Educating Our Force’
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3. Why This Is Important TO YOU!!
Obtaining all the benefits you have earned.
Increasing your marketability in a challenging economy.

4. Agenda
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
State Education Assistance Program (EAP)
Counseling
Testing
Montgomery GI Bill & MGIB Kicker
Bonus / Incentives (Guard Incentives Management System)
Student Loan Repayment

5. Federal Tuition Assistance (1 of 2)
Funding
$250 Per Credit Hour $4000 to include fees per Fiscal Year which runs October 1st to September 30th
Eligibility
Satisfactory Participant/ attending Drills and AT
Levels, we can help you pay for:
Certificate
Your first Associate
Your first Baccalaureate
Your first Masters or First Professional

6. Federal Tuition Assistance (2 of 2)
Restrictions
Only at Accredited Schools that have signed and submitted the DOD MOU
Can not submit for FTA until AFTER graduating AIT / WOBC / BOLC
Course Curriculum must be submitted and approved by Go Army Ed within 5 days prior to the start of the semester
New Tier level restrictions for Graduate level education
Commitment
Enlisted: Must be in the National Guard at the completion of semester/course we are paying for.
Officers: 4 Years (Mday), 2 Years (Active Duty) of Service from the Date of Course Completion (any component, not ING or IRR)
Applying

7. State Education Assistance (1 of 3)
Funding per Semester:
Full Time Student w/o BS, up to $3858 for 12 or more credits.
Part Time Student w/o BS Degree: up to $2571
Part Time Student with a BS Degree: up to $1285
Eligibility
Six Year Service Agreement
Must graduate Basic Training or the equivalent
Satisfactory Participant in the PANG
PA Resident prior to application
Must be a PHEAA approved school in PA

8. State Education Assistance (2 of 3)
Recoupment
Failure to complete the 6-Year EAP Service Agreement will result in recoupment of ALL monies previously awarded at 7% Interest.
Applying
1st time users must submit a Promissory Note (original) along with an EAP Form 2(original or digital signature).
Applications for EAP are available through the Unit of Assignment.
Forms must be signed by the Unit Commander.
Deadline is 30 June for guaranteed funding. Application receive after this are based on available funding

9. State Education Assistance (3 of 3)
Mobilized members may be eligible for extended EAP benefits for deployed time.
Eligible EAP members that are discharged for a disability incurred in the line of duty may be eligible for EAP benefits after they have been discharged.

10. Every Wednesday beginning at 0900 or 1300
Testing
Every Wednesday beginning at 0900 or 1300
SAT
ACT
APT is SIFT and AFCT, formally known as the ASVAB (Army Personnel Testing)
Pearson Vue, Online system used for testing

11. Test Reimbursement Testing CLEP & DANTES Reimbursement
GMAT & GRE Reimbursement (Online through DANTES)
Certificate/Test Reimbursement Program

12. Guidance Counselor College & Career Counseling
Personality & Career Interest Indicators
Scholarship & Financial Aid Info/Help
Degree Planning
Resume Writing & Interview Skills
Open to Dependents
Proctoring Services Available

13. Montgomery GI Bill Funding 1606: Full Time Student $375
Chapter 33 / Post 9/11 : Rates vary based on qualifying active duty time served
Eligibility 1606
Six Year Service Agreement
Graduate of IADT
End at Separation or 14 Years from Eligibility Date

14. Montgomery GI Bill & MGIB Kicker
Eligibility Chapter 30
2 Year AGR Tour
Complete a DD form 2366
Contribute $1,200
Eligibility Requirements for MGIB Kicker :
6 Year Obligation
Non-Prior Service Requires Critical Skill
Prior Service MUST be MOS Qualified at time of enrollment

15. Post 9/11 Transferability Benefits
Your dependent must be listed in DEERS
You must complete the transfer before you exit the Military
Must have 6 years TIS for spouse or 10 TIS years for children
Must sign a 4 year extension agreement or OSA
Benefits will increase with each subsequent deployment
Benefits
Up to 100% of highest in-state tuition rate paid (PENN STATE)
Housing stipend on a monthly basis based on E-5 BAH rate.
Up to $1000 stipend for books

16. Forever G. I. Bill
Effective immediately:
Assistance for Students Affected by School Closures and Certain Program Disapprovals
Elimination of 15-year Limitation to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program
Priority Enrollment
REAP Eligibility Credited Toward Post-9/11 GI Bill Program
Using the GI Bill at Technical Schools and non-Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs)
Work Study Expansion

17. BONUS & STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT
Service Member may be eligible for a tax free extension bonus when OCONUS.
SLRP – May be eligible for the SLRP program of up to $50,000 (minus taxes) for qualifying loans.
Those who are currently enrolled in the SLRP must continue to submit annual request for payment while deployed.
Can only receive this benefit for ONE enlistment period, usually a six year commitment

18. PAARNG Education Center
POC’s
WO1 Andrew Swerdlow
Education Branch Chief (ESO):
Janet Hooper
Deputy Education Services Officer:
Ms. Kristi Carlsen
Guidance Counselor:
Mrs. Patricia Troutman
Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
SFC Michael Cunningham State Incentives/Bonus:
Ms. Samantha Krause
Gl Bill:
Mrs. Nicole Marshall
Student loan Repayment (SLRP)
Sean Stricek
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)