DNG Education Programs - State
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DNG State Tuition Reimbursement Program
By Tech Sgt. Bob Csizmadia

Eligibility Guidelines:  All active Delaware National Guard members in good standing.
Attend an accredited *Public or **Private School within the State either FT or PT.
Agree to and understand the rules and guidelines described in the DNG PAM 600-3.
All participants must serve at least 6 years with the Delaware National Guard.
Participants have a 10 year window of eligibility to use the program once entered.
The program has yearly limited funding and is currently funded at $490,000 / Fiscal year.
Eligible Degrees of Study:  Eligible to receive one Associates & one Bachelor’s Degree.
Eligible to receive one Certificate but must be approved by the Education Review Board.
Ineligible to enroll in Associates or Bachelor’s if member already possesses that degree.

* Public Schools in Delaware are up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement:
Delaware Technical and Community College - $1086.00 per semester
University of Delaware - $3670.00 per semester
Delaware State University - $3073.00 per semester

** Private Schools in Delaware are reimbursed up to $207 per credit hour:
Goldey Beacom College
Springfield College (Delaware Campus only)
Strayer University (Christiana Campus only)                                                       
Wesley College
Delaware College of Art and Design
Widener University (Delaware Campus only)
Wilmington College

Combining State Education Program with Federal Education Program Benefits:
OK to combine State Education Benefits with Montgomery GI Bill Benefits
OK to combine with the Federal Tuition Assistance not to exceed 100% tuition and fees
No Double Dipping – FTA, Grants, Scholarships & Employer benefits are deducted from payment:
State Tuition Program reimbursements can not exceed the member’s actual paid (out of pocket) expense.

PAPERWORK PROCESS:

• Apply using DNG Form 600-1 Application and Contract signed by the Unit.
• Mail Application to the appropriate address listed on the back of the DNG Form 600-1.
• File DNG Form 600-4 Reimbursement Form (Once official grades or transcripts / college billing invoice has been obtained) attached required documents and mail form to the appropriate address on the back of the DNG Form 600-4.
• Member should receive a reimbursement check (via US Mail to the member’s address listed on the reimbursement form) within 30 days upon receipt of receiving their reimbursement form.

POINTS OF CONTACT FOR STATE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM:

• State Tuition Program Manager - TSGT Bob Csizmadia - Robert.Csizmadi@de.ngb.army.mil
  COMM:  302-326-7012  FAX: 302-326-7029
  Delaware National Guard
  JFHQ / State Education Office
  First Regiment Road
  Wilmington, DE 19808-2191
• Air Guard State Tuition – MSGT Tanya Ouellette - Tanya.Ouellette@denewc.ang.mil
  COMM:  302-326-3413  FAX: 302-323-3523
  Delaware Air National Guard 
  Attn:  ROM  2600 Spruance Drive
  New Castle, DE 19720-1615

FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE ARMY GUARD ONLY:

• Army Guard Federal Tuition / GI Bill / Clep & Dantes Testing
  COMM:  302-326-7044  FAX: 302-326-7029
  Delaware National Guard
  JFHQ / ES
  First Regiment Road
  Wilmington, DE 19808-2191

Federal Tuition Asst – Apply online at nationalguardbenefits.com