IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SPRING '26
Spring 2026 State TA Grant important message per The Adjutant General of Virginia and Virginia Department of Military Affairs CFO Mr. Don Unmussig:
The Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program’s funding cap for Spring 2026 is set at up to $4,500, reduced from the previous semester’s $10,000 cap due to a surge in the program’s enrollment. Participation in the program nearly doubled after STAP returned to a grant model, and the adjusted cap is based on the funds remaining for the rest of the fiscal year.
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs manages the State Tuition Assistance Program, and schools bill DMA directly for each student instead of students having to pay up front and getting reimbursed. The Adjutant General of Virginia policy states the funding cap for each student is adjusted for each semester based on the availability of funds authorized by the Virginia General Assembly.
The cap will be reviewed for the Summer 2026 semester and is expected to stabilize moving forward.
The Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program’s funding cap for Spring 2026 is set at up to $4,500, reduced from the previous semester’s $10,000 cap due to a surge in the program’s enrollment. Participation in the program nearly doubled after STAP returned to a grant model, and the adjusted cap is based on the funds remaining for the rest of the fiscal year.
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs manages the State Tuition Assistance Program, and schools bill DMA directly for each student instead of students having to pay up front and getting reimbursed. The Adjutant General of Virginia policy states the funding cap for each student is adjusted for each semester based on the availability of funds authorized by the Virginia General Assembly.
The cap will be reviewed for the Summer 2026 semester and is expected to stabilize moving forward.
IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION
SMs utilizing STAG with a final grade listed as failed, incomplete, or withdrawn will result in indefinite suspension from the program.
Special courses which run longer than a semester will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the State Education Office.
SMs can be reinstated in the STAP by requesting an exception of policy (ETP) through their chain of command to The Adjutant General.
STAG will not be used for the repeat of a previously passed course.
Application registration deadlines
Fall Semester
Registration Window Opens
MAY 15
Registration Window Closes
JULY 1
Submission Deadline Document Package 1
OCT. 10
Submission Deadline Document Package 2
JAN. 15
Spring Semester
Registration Window Opens
SEP. 15
Registration Window Closes
NOV. 1
Submission Deadline Document Package 1
DEC. 1
Submission Deadline Document Package 2
JUNE 20
Summer Semester
Registration Window Opens
FEB. 15
Registration Window Closes
APRIL 1
Submission Deadline Document Package 1
MAY 1
Submission Deadline Document Package 2
SEP. 15
Document Package 1:
Promissory Note & Grade Release Forms
Promissory Note & Grade Release Forms
Document Package 2:
Final Grade Transcript
Final Grade Transcript
Items will automatically be emailed to applicant upon successful submission for each application.
Documents can either be signed by ink pen and mailed, or using CAC signature and emailed. Click here for addresses.
Instructions do not need to be mailed with original documents.
