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Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) or Active Army TA (ACES)

All Active drilling members of the Montana Army National Guard in good standing receive the following:
ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Eligibility:

Traditional Soldiers and AGR's of the Army National Guard.

Benefit:

• The Army National Guard is currently funding Federal Tuition Assistance at 100% of a member's tuition and authorized fees. This is further limited by semester/quarter/clock hour caps and annual (fiscal year) limitation.
• FTA is paid upfront and directly to the school after ADD/DROP date.

For current rates and to apply go to www.virtualarmory.com.

Application for ACES TA for AGR's:  Go to www.goarmyed.com.

Montana National Guard Scholarship Program

Funding for the current state biennium (1 July 2007 thru 30 June 2009) has been approved by the State Legislature.  DMAMT Circular 621 - the regulation that governs the scholarship program has been updated and distributed to unit level.  Soldiers should complete Sections I and II of the application form upon acceptance or enrollment in a qualifying program and forward it to their unit full-timer for further processing.

Payment will be made once grades are received by this office.

Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) 1607

Members of the Montana Army National Guard that have been Mobilized may apply for the following benefits:

• Mobilized 90 days or more ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or the Congress
• Disabled members who are injured or have an illness or disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty and are released from active duty before completing 90 consecutive days are also eligible.

Benefit: (effective 1 Oct 05)

• 40% of the Active Duty MGIB - for 90 consecutive days but less than one continuous year;
• 60% of the Active Duty MGIB - for one continuous year but less than two continuous years; or
• 80% of the Active Duty MGIB - for two continuous years or more.

To apply, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov.  Also, contact the VA Certifying Official at your College or University.

MTARNG Education POC Information:
PHONE:  406-324-3238