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.
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The Spring 2024 request window will open September 15, 2023.
Fall 2023 requests: send your documentation by November 15, 2023.
The W-9 Form can be found on 'How to Apply'.

Submit a reimbursement request during the application window of the semester for which you would like to receive a tuition grant.
Fall Semester

Registration Window Opens

MAY 15

Registration Window Closes

JULY 1

Submission Deadline Document Package 1

NOV. 15

Submission Deadline Document Package 2

JAN. 15
Spring Semester

Registration Window Opens

SEP. 15

Registration Window Closes

NOV. 1

Submission Deadline Document Package 1

APRIL 15

Submission Deadline Document Package 2

JUNE 20
Summer Semester

Registration Window Opens

FEB. 15

Registration Window Closes

APRIL 1

Submission Deadline Document Package 1

AUG. 15

Submission Deadline Document Package 2

SEP. 15
Document Package 1: Bursar Statement, signed promissory Note, & W-9
Document Package 2: Final Grades

Important information

Courses with a final grade listed as failed, incomplete, or withdrawn will not be reimbursed.
Service members incur a 2-year commitment to the Virginia National Guard upon completion of last term for which tuition grant was received.
Reimbursement requests can only be made for approved schools (accredited not-for-profit school with a physical location in Virginia).
Applicants are encouraged to apply for all available forms of federal benefits and Veterans Affairs entitlements prior to applying for state tuition assistance.

Virginia National Guard

This system may be accessed and used by members of the Virginia National Guard only.
Unauthorized or improper use may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil or criminal penalty.

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