Apply The Gi Bill To Get Army Reserve Tuition Assistance

Although post-high school educational costs are skyrocketing across the country

, you're in luck if you're a member of the Army Reserve. Why? If you are a member of the Army Reserve, you are eligible for Army Reserve tuition assistance as a member of the Selective Reserves. In addition, you may also be eligible for assistance with state-funded education if you are a member of the National Guard.

What are your financial aid options as a member of the Army Reserve?

If you are a member of the Army Reserve, you can voluntarily choose to pursue education; in fact, this is encouraged because it will enhance your promotion opportunities as you advance through your career. You complete this voluntary education on your personal time, with the Army Reserve providing financial assistance as applicable. (This differs from the Army education you receive as armed forces personnel, such as MOS training for an enlisted soldier or AOC for a commissioned officer.)

So, what types of financial aid can you get?

The Army Reserve (USAR) offers 100% tuition assistance for up to $166 per quarter hour, or up to $250 per semester hour, up to $4500 annually in total.

If you are going after your BA or BS degree as an officer, the Army Reserve provides 75% assistance with an annual limit of $4500. They allow $250/semester hour or $166/quarter hour.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements are specific for you to qualify for tuition assistance as an Army Reservist. These include:

Go for a degree higher than the one you already hold.

Be a drilling reservist and be in good standing.

Make sure that you have enough time in your current term of service to be eligible to receive assistance, if serving as a warrant officer or enlisted soldier.

There is essentially a service payback for commissioned officers. In that status, you would have to have four years or more of Selected Reserve service ahead of you after you finish the coursework for which you get scholarship financial aid.

You must enroll in an independent study course through proper Army Reserve procedures.

For spouses of enlisted personnel

The United States Army also offers what is called the Spouse Education Assistance Program, or EAP, to spouses of qualifying members who are currently serving in Korea, Europe, Okinawa, and Japan. This is a grant for serving members' spouses to help with educational expenses, and has a maximum value of about $350 per term.

Get help with your application for Army Reserve tuition assistance by contacting the Army Reserve Education Office in your area. They will provide more information for Army personnel and their spouses.

by: Alex Peterson.

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