Montana College Breakdown
Don't let the rising cost of tuition keep you from getting an education. Joining the Montana Army National Guard is a great way to pay for your education, serve your country and help your local community at the same time.
The breakdown below will give you an idea of what's offered through the Montana Army National Guard and how much is offered for each benefit.
Monthly Payments:
| Montgomery G.I. Bill per month | $308 | |
| G.I. Kicker per month | $200 | |
| Starting Drill pay per month as a PVT/E1 | $173 | |
| Total Monthly Earnings | $681 | In your pocket! |
What we pay you each semester:
| Federal Tuition Assistance per semester (average semester payment) |
$2,250 | Paid to the school |
| State of Montana Scholarship | $1,200 | Paid directly to you |
| Each semester you will earn approx | $6,174 | |
Average tuition & fees at a MT state school (This does not include books) |
$2,600 | Per semester |
Remaining balance (To apply toward cost of living expenses) |
$3,574 |
In Addition:
| MT Army National Guard Signing Bonus | $20,000 (up to) |
Student Loan Repayment Program (Must be existing loans) |
$20,000 (up to) |
The above listed calculations are based on a credit load of 12-24 per semester for the 2006/2007 school year. Estimated tution and fees were obtained from Montana Board of Regents at bor.montana.edu. For specific infromation on Army National Guard educational benefits, please call and make an appointment with your local recruiter.
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