Maryland Colleges and Universities offering
50% off Tuition

Allegany College of Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College
Baltimore City Community
College
Bowie State University (6 shs)
Carroll Community College
Cecil Community College
Chesapeake Community College
College of Southern Maryland
Comm Coll of Baltimore County
Coppin State University
Frederick Community College
Frostburg State University (6 shs)
Garrett Community College
Hagerstown Community College
Harford Community College
* Loyola College
Morgan State University (8 shs)
Montgomery College
Prince George’s Community College
Salisbury State University (6 shs)
St. Mary College
Towson University (6 shs)
University of Baltimore
Univ of MD @ Baltimore (25% 6 shs)
Univ of MD Baltimore County (6 shs)
Univ of MD Biotech Inst (6 shs)
Univ of MD College Park (6 shs)
Univ of MD Eastern Shore (6 shs)
* Washington College
Wor-Wic Community College
* Private Schools

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


NGAM Scholarship Program
• National Guard Association of Maryland (NGAM) Scholarship Program
• Scholarships available to full-time and part-time students
• Scholarship grants are available to Guard members and their family members
• Complete application and submit by 2Mar


MDARNG ROTC Scholarship
• Pays 100% of tuition and applicable fees up to $20,000
• $600 annual book allowance
• $350 monthly stipend
• Guarantees cadet will be commissioned into the MDARNG
• Requires participation in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
ROTC Scholarship Requirements
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Physically and medically qualified
• Good moral character
• Under 31 years old at commissioning
• Pass a Department of Defense MERB Physical
• Pass an Army Physical Fitness Test
ROTC Scholarship Deadlines
• Contact the ROTC Battalion or the Education Services Office for an application
• Application deadline: 1 February.
• Soldiers/Students must appear before a Scholarship Board on 3 March.
• The Adjutant General (TAG) will select the six scholarship winners NLT 15
April. Winners will be officially notified on or after 1 May.

 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)


The Benefit: Up to $20,000
– For existing student loans at the time of enlistment / reenlistment
How to Qualify
- Enlist for a high priority unit (See List/ Recruiter)
- Any Military Occupational Specialty in a high
priority unit
- Enlist for a 6 X 2 or 8 X 0 contract period
- Must have existing loans
- Can extend for benefit in order to have 6 yrs remaining

State Tuition Assistance(STA)

STA reimburses up to 50% of tuition and related fees with a grade of “C”
or better and a minimum 2 year military obligation from the course start
date.
• Soldier not eligible for STA if they are eligible for tuition/fees and cost
reimbursement from any other source
• Soldier must submit grades to the Education Office within 45 days to
receive payment
• Payment is mailed directly to the soldier (Funding Cap: $5000 per FY)
• Priority is junior enlisted (E1 –E6)


STA Process
• Soldier must sign STA form (MD Form 5-6)
• Must submit copy of registration and STA to education office within the
first 45 days of course start date
• Submit grades within 45 days of the end of the semester.
• Can only be used for enrollment in an undergraduate program at a “Partner
College”.
• NOTE: Check gets mailed to soldier home (make sure the address is correct on the form)

 State Tuition Waiver (STW)

• “Up Front” waives 25-50% tuition at 2 year and 4 year State Higher
Education institutions and Washington and Loyola College
• STW is for undergraduate and Graduate Programs (check w/school)
• An agreement between MD National Guard and the State Supported
College
• Company Commander or ESO approves
• Guard member takes form directly to the college


STW Process
• State Tuition Waiver letter must be signed by the Commander or generated
by the ESO
• The guard member takes the letter to the college at the time payment is
due and the college will waive 25-50% of the tuition only (Military photo
ID is required)
• Most 4 year colleges waive 50% up to 6 credits per semester
• Can be used for undergraduate programs
•Available to Guard members upon enlistment

Veteran’s Adminstration Work Study Program


The VAfunds a work-study program with the Maryland National
Guard to assist students in learning while working.
Guardmember’s can work at a unit or any goverment agency
Eligibility:
1. All students registered for at least nine credits using MGIB
2. Must be a member of the Maryland National Guard
Benefits:
1. Tax Free Income at minimum wage rate (25 Hours/week).
2. Applications are available in the Education Office