Education
Education Opportunites
The New Jersey Army National Guard offers the best education benefits in the country. From 100% free college tuition to online testing services, there is something for everyone. Below is a quick snapshot of all the education opportunities. For more information on each program check out the links provided.
Education Assistance
100% Free College Tuition
Free tuition to all NJ state colleges and university
Federal Tuition Assistance
Tuition and fees up to specified cap
ROTC Scholarships
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty and Dedicated Army National Guard
Enlisted Loan Repayment Program (ELRP)
Money to repay student loans for enlisted Soldiers
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
Money to repay loans for AMEDD officers
Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP)
Money to repay loans for ARNG Chaplains
Apprenticeships / Work Study / OJT
Receive your GI Bill dollars for working
GI Bill Programs
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606)
For Vocational or Undergraduate through Doctoral Programs
Army National Guard GI Bill Kicker
Supplemental bonus to GI Bill
Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1607)
For Soldiers mobilized 90 days or more
Active Duty GI Bill (Chapter 30)
For Vocational or Undergraduate through Doctoral Programs
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
For Soldiers with aggregate of at least 90 days active duty service on/after 11 Sep 2001
Testing/Certification
CLEP, DSST or eCLEP at local college
Free testing for college credit. Test out of college courses
GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, ACT, SAT, GED, ECE
Free testing opportunities
Certification and Licensing Exams
Funding provided (i.e. Microsoft, Medical, IT, Automotive, and hundreds more)
Secondary Education
GED Plus
Enlistment option that includes obtaining General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Patriot Academy
Enlistment option that results in award of High School diploma
Youth Challenge
State program for challenged students that results in GED
Additional Programs
Servicemembers Opportunity College
Military education outreach services and support of the Army National Guard
Army National Guard Education Support Center
One stop shop for GI Bill, Incentives, Tuition Assistance, Counseling, Testing
DISCOVER
Career self-assessment, counseling tool
ACE Army Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
ACE recommended college credit for Army training
Troops to Teachers
$$ Incentives for veterans to become teachers
Army e-Learning
Hundreds of vocational/prep programs for potential college credit/Rosetta Stone language training
Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
Documentation of military experience which may have application to private sector employment
GoArmyEd
One-stop website that allows Soldiers to conduct business for all education needs
DoD Education Resources
Online testing resources
