Virginia National Guard

State tuition assistance program

The State Tuition Assistance Program awards conditional grants each semester to an eligible Virginia National Guard service member to reimburse a portion of the tuition cost.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for all available forms of federal benefits and Veterans Affairs entitlements prior to applying for state tuition assistance.

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The Spring 2023 window to request tuition reimbursement will be open from 21 September – 11 November.

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FALL

Request cycle begins around

May 15th

Semester spans from Aug. 16 - Dec. 15
Request cycle ends July 1st

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SPRING

Request cycle begins around

September 15th

Semester spans from Jan. 1 - May 15
Request cycle ends November 1st

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SUMMER

Request cycle begins around

February 15th

Semester spans from May 16 - Aug. 15
Request cycle ends April 1st

Important information

Service members incur a 2-year commitment to the Virginia National Guard upon completion of last term for which tuition grant was received.

Courses with a final grade listed as failed, incomplete, or withdrawn will not be reimbursed.

Reimbursement requests can only be made for approved schools (accredited not-for-profit school with a physical location in Virginia).

‍Submit a reimbursement request during the application window of the semester for which you would like to receive a tuition grant.
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Send final grades, a bursar’s statement or tuition bill, and signed promissory note within 30 days after the semester completion.