DNG Education Program JOIN THE GUARD!
 By 1LT Deborah L. Welch, Education Services Officer, Delaware National Guard


"If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that one will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability." -- Henry Ford, inventor and entrepreneur.
College & Career Guide 2006
2006
COLLEGE AND CAREER GUIDE

Getting Started

Should I Go?

·        Power of education report by U.S. Census Bureau

·        Top ten reasons to be a lifelong learner

·        Planning your education - advice from someone who's been there

What Do I Need to Get Started?

·        College 101: Definitions and info to get you started

·        Skills and Aptitude Testing (coming soon!)

·        Get the credits you deserve – Earn college credit for you military experience

·        Top 10 tips for getting into college

About Online Education

·        Is an online education right for you?

·       Should you earn your degree online?

·        Avoiding diploma mills – The Big Ripoff!

NOW WHAT?

G.I. Bill Benefits

·       G.I. Bill Introduction

·       MGIB Chapter 1606 Selective Reserves Program

·       G.I. Bill Chapter 1607

·        MGIB Chapter 30 Active Duty Only

Financial Assistance

·        Federal Tuition Assistance

·        State Tuition Reimbursement

·        Relief for Student Loan Debt

·        Information Assurance Scholarship Program

Other Programs and Helpful Links

·        DANTES/CLEP – Credit by Examination – (Application required)

·        Free Microsoft Certification Test

POINTS OF CONTACT :

ARNG ESO, Federal Tuition Assistance Program, ARNG GI BILL Benefits, ARNG Career & Education Counseling, Army Personnel Testing, DANTES TCO:

  • 1LT Deborah L. Welch, 302-326-7044, Deborah.Welch@de.ngb.army.mil
    FAX: 302-326-7029
    Delaware National Guard
    Attn: DE-ARP-ES
    First Regiment Road
    Wilmington, DE 19808-2191

ANG Contacts, State Tuition Reimbursement Program, DANTES ATCO:

  • Army Guard - TSGT Bob Csizmadia, 302-326-7012, Robert.Csizmadi@de.ngb.army.mil
    FAX: 302-326-7029
    Delaware National Guard
    Attn: DE-ARP-ES
    First Regiment Road
    Wilmington, DE 19808-2191
  • Air Guard – TSGT Tanya Harris, 302-323-3413, Tanya.Harris@denewc.ang.mil
    FAX: 302-323-3523
    Attn: ROM
    2600 Spruance Drive
    New Castle, DE 19720-1615

 

TUITION INFO

ARNG FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Did you know that as a traditional Army National Guard Soldier you are eligible to have up to 100% of your civilian eduction tuition and fees paid for up front?

That's right. Whether you are interested in a vocational skill or an academic post-secondary education, the Army National Guard wants you to give you the financial resources necessary to get to that next level. Find out more by clicking here>>>

APPLY ONLINE!
Army National Guard 2005 Tuition Application online

STATE TUITION PROGRAM:

The Delaware National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement Program is open to all participating members of the Delaware National Guard. The program is a Reimbursement Program for primarily Fall and Spring semesters and requires a six-year obligation. The possibility for reimbursement for the Winter and Summer semesters will be honored if funding permits.
Find out more by clicking here>>

 

MILITARY LINKS:

Virtual Armory

Servicemember's Opportunity Colleges

DANTES

DoD Vol Ed Homepage

 

Tuition Assistance

Federal Student Aid

Federal and Military Scholarships

SOC Guard Education Programs

 

DANTES Distance Learning Catalog

American Council on Education (ACE)

Credit-by-Exam

 

Is trade school for you?

Vocational Training Programs

The GI Bill OJT Program

DANTES Certification Programs

Trade School Finder

GI Bill License and Certification Program