Serve Part-Time. Learn Full-Time

It’s easy to fit Guard service around your college experience. And Guard benefits can help you earn while you’re in school and graduate debt-free. 

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Part-Time Service

1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year 

Serving part-time makes it easy to balance classes and your personal life with Guard duties. 
100% Tuition Coverage

Most states cover all of your tuition

State Tuition Assistance is just the beginning of the education benefits Guard service offers. 

Soldier Stories

Make College Mean More

Guard service gives you more than tuition assistance. You’ll also gain life skills, work experience and the fulfillment that comes from being part of something bigger than yourself. 

I joined the Guard because I lacked a sense of purpose in my life.

– SPC Matthew Rodriguez-Nelson

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“When I graduate it’ll be awesome not having any debt.” 


– CDT Dakota Schmidt

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“I get paid to go to school and I get school paid for.”



- CDT Lane Jackson

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Education Services Officers

Understanding Your Benefits

If you’re currently serving, your state’s Education Services Officer (ESO) can help you find and apply for tuition assistance and other education benefits. Your ESO will also help you set educational goals, maximize your benefits, find a military-friendly school and much more. How an ESO can help: 
  • Education Counseling: Guiding soldiers on educational goals, school accreditation and career-based testing.
  • Benefit Management: Advising on and approving Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill programs and state tuition waivers.
  • School Partnerships: Maintaining relationships with educational institutions to support Soldier enrollment.

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Chase Your Dreams

You don’t have to choose between serving your country and getting your education. Guard service can help you graduate with career training, life skills, minimal debt and a sense of purpose.

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