Programs and Services

The National Guard Education Support Center is a valuable tool for all Guard Soldiers interested in pursuing either associate's or bachelor’s degrees or vocational training/certification.

The center provides:

  • Automated degree planning
  • College credit assessments
  • Cost-free virtual counseling for Guard Soldiers and spouses
  • Distance education alternatives
  • Military credit evaluations—We’ll show you how to apply your military courses and training toward college-level credit.
  • Free Test-Out Preparation—Using study guides, multi-media courses and associated textbooks, we’ll enhance the ability to test out of courses for college credit.

GED Testing

If you left high school without a diploma, you can still join the Guard. Our GED GED:
General Educational Development - If you left high school without completing your studies, a GED certifies that you have mastered high school-level skills. The Guard's GED Plus program can help you pass your GED exam.
GED Plus Testing Service will help you pass your GED exam. The Guard pays for tutoring in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies while you earn your Guard pay. Learn more about GED Plus or ask your recruiter if you qualify for our GED Plus enlistment option.

College and Graduate School Test Prep

The Guard can help you prepare for college-entrance examinations, with help for both the ACT and SAT. We can also help you get graduate school study preparation for the GRE and GMAT exams.

Contact your local recruiter to learn more.