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National Guard Tuition Waiver | NGTW

Non-Traditional Students

 Important Note: The following information is intended as a general overview of the program for those applying, or who are considering applying, for the scholarship and is not intended to be a comprehensive compilation of program requirements. For complete information, please refer to the program’s rules and regulations.

The National Guard Tuition Waiver will only be awarded for programs leading to an undergraduate degree up to a bachelor’s degree, in a state-supported public two (2) or four (4) year institution within the State of Arkansas. Guardsmen cannot have previously been awarded a bachelor's degree. NGTW will cover tuition for all approved courses and mandatory institution fees. Each Guardsman is responsible for other costs, such as non-mandatory fees, room and board, textbooks, parking permits, etc.

 Who May Apply:

The NGTW Program is open to all enlisted and officer personnel of the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard who have not previously been awarded a bachelor's degree, are residents of the State of Arkansas, are in “Good Standing” with their unit and who have completed Initial Active Duty Training (Basic Training or had the Basic Training requirement waived by the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC). The Guardsman must be enrolled in an Arkansas state-supported public institution and in a degree seeking program. Guardsmen who have been deployed or discharged may have a continuation of eligibility (see Subpart 3. Administration 6 CAR § 530-304. Continuation of eligibility).

 Other Information

Please be sure to apply for NGTW through the National Guard Education office or your commanding officer. 

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