Education Office                                                                                   512 782-5515

Effective Oct. 1st, 2011 Service Members will now apply for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) through the GoArmyEd portal.

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Facts & FAQ about FTA

What are the steps to use GoArmyEd?

1. Step 1: EASY GoArmyEd Account Set Upfollow all the steps until the end of the PowerPoint to ensure successful account set up.  If it is your first time using GoArmyEd, it may be necessary to upload a copy of your Statement of Understanding (SOU) via e-file. If it is necessary to manually upload your SOU, ensure all three pages are uploaded or your account will not be approved. 
• Once you've applied for your account, you will receive an e-mail via AKO approving your account or indicating that additional steps must be taken or that you are approved to apply for FTA.  You can expect to receive this e-mail within 48 hours.
2. Step 2: Easy Guide to Requesting TA in GoArmyEd
   1. Use the above guide if your school is NOT on this list of GoArmyEd Integrated Schools List 
3. If you are attending a school with a small concentration of military members, it is necessary for you to upload a documented degree plan and itemized bill via e-File.  The degree plan must be personalized to you (catalog printouts are not acceptable), signed by an advisor and readable.  Your itemized bill must have your identifying information on it and be in a format that cannot be edited.  For instance, a screenshot of your bill is acceptable; a Word document of your bill copied and pasted is not.  Your application will NOT be approved without these two documents. 

When is the application deadline to apply for TA in GoArmyEd?

1. The START DATE OF THE CLASSES; no exceptions.  Exceptions to Policies will not be considered.   You may apply for FTA up to 60 days prior to the class start date.  

How long does it take to get my application approved in GoArmyEd?

1. Application approval can take up to 3 weeks during the semester rush, so it is advised that you apply as soon as possible to ensure your FTA is approved prior to the class start date.  To speed up the process and help guarantee your application is not rejected the first time you submit it, verify that the tuition and fees statement for the semester has your identifying information on it and is not in a Word document.  In addition, your degree plan MUST specify the class that you are applying for FTA for.  Unfortunately, if you are applying for LAW 220 and your degree plan says 'LAW Elective' that class will not get approved; the class must be specified on the degree plan.

Do I need to submit my transcripts to the Education Office at the end of the semester?

1. Beginning spring 2012 your school will submit your grades for you at the end of the semester.  However, if you received FTA for fall 2011, you must this transcript in prior to receiving TA for summer 2012 or your application will not be approved.  Send an official transcript to:
   • ATTN:  TRANSCRIPTS/ FALL 2011
   • Education Service Office, Building 15
   • 2200 W. 35th Street
   • Austin, TX   78703

How do I submit my degree plan/ student agreement and my tuition & fees statement to GoArmyEd?

1. If you are attending a school with a large concentration of military members, the school will upload your degree plan/ student agreement and tuition and fees statement for you. 
2. If you are attending a school with a small concentration of military members, you will need to upload your degree plan/ student agreement and tuition and fees statement via e-File.

How do I upload documents to e-File in GoArmyEd?

1. Uploading Documents to e-File in GoArmyEd

My GoArmyEd account is suspended because of a low GPA (<2.0).  How do I raise it?

1. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation in which FTA benefits are suspended due to FTA GPA falling below 2.0, the process to raise your FTA GPA has changed.  In order to raise your GPA using self-funded classes, you MUST submit an application in GoArmyEd PRIOR TO THE CLASS START DATE in the same manner as if you were applying for FTA.  Enter $0.00 in the tuition cost section.  If you do not complete this process, your grades for those self-funded classes will NOT be considered for GPA purposes, meaning you will have to continue paying for your classes.  If you need further assistance please call 512 782-5515 and speak with a guidance counselor.

What is the best way to get help for a GoArmyEd issue?

1. If you have questions about your account, FTA, GoArmyEd, application status, etc, submit a Help Desk ticket in GoArmyEd.  Help Desk tickets get priority; response time is usually 24 hours. 

How do I apply for the State Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP)?

1. The process to apply for STRP is now a separate step.  To learn more, scroll down to State Tuition Reimbursement Program. 

About STRP

The Texas State Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP) is available to Texas National Guard Service Members, Texas Air National Guard Airmen & State Guard Members.  STRP allows eligible members to receive tution reimbursement for up to 12 credits per semester and reimburses mandatory fees associated with your college.  STRP is a state-funded program, therefore only TX-based schools are eligible to receive STRP. 

Special Requirements for TXARNG Soldiers

The Education Services Office strives to assist the Soldier as much as possible in paying for education through federal and state funding.  Due to budget constraints, and in order to correctly allocate funding, it is a requirement for all Texas Army National Guard Service Members to submit an application for federal tution assistance through GoArmyEd before applying for STRP.  Once the application for federal tuition assistance is approved by GoArmyEd, Service Members may then apply for STRP if additional funding is needed.

Officers and Officer Candidates without a four year degree who do not want to commit to the four year service obligation required to receive FTA are not subject to applying for FTA through GoArmyEd first.  These Service Members may apply for benefits through the STRP, without first applying for FTA.

Application Deadlines

Fall-      15 September

Spring-  15 February

Summer- STRP is not available for summer sessions

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IAW AGTX 621-5, the STRP is subject to available funds.  Due to current budget constraints, funding for masters degrees will not be available for spring 2012 for Army National Guard Members and is subject to availability for State Guard and Air Guard Members.  Additionally, reimbursement rates are subject to reduction from 12 semester hours to 9 semester hours per student, per term or semester. 

To apply for STRP you will need to e-mail your Statement of Understanding and application to ngtx.strp@tx.ngb.army.mil.  Applications must be completely filled out.

TX State Tuition Reimbursement Program Application

Facts and FAQ About STRP 

What costs does STRP cover?

1. Public schools -  STRP will pay up to $4100 per credit towards tuition and fees, not to exceed 12 credit hours per semester. 
2. Private schools
   1. At the undergraduate level, STRP will pay up to $173 per credit, plus $100 per credit towards fees, not to exceed 12 credit hours per semester.  
   2. At the graduate level, STRP will pay up to $200 per credit hour, plus $100 per credit towards fees, not to exceed 12 credit hours per semester.  Depending on funding, STRP may or may not be available for graduate level classes.
3. Can STRP be used in conjunction with Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)?
   1. Yes.  Generally, if FTA does not cover 100% of the tuition, STRP will be used to cover the difference.  For example, if a class costs $300 per credit, FTA will pay up to $250 per credit and the remaining $50 per credit will be paid for with STRP.  Both STRP & FTA are paid directly to the school up to 100% of tuition and fees cost.
4. Can STRP be used in conjunction with the GI Bill?
   1. Yes.
5. What schools are eligible to receive STRP?
   1. The TX STRP is a state-funded program, therefore only schools whose headquarters are located in TX are eligible to receive STRP.  To see if your school is eligible, visit College For All Texans: Apply to Colleges, scroll to the bottom and look for your school.
6. Who is eligible for STRP?
   1. Actively drilling M Day Soldiers; AGR Soldiers are not eligible to use STRP.
   2. Soldiers who are pursuing a degree or certificate program.
   3. Soldiers who do not have any adverse action flags. 
7. My school has not received a payment yet.  Why not? 
   1. The State Tuition Reimbursement Program reimburses the cost of tuition and fees, therefore STRP does not pay until the end of the semester.  As a result, Service Members should not rely on STRP to pay for their classes up front.
8. Where can I learn about other states' benefits?
   1. State-funded programs vary from state to state.  To see the most current description of state benefits, by state, visit ARNG's Education Website at Army National Guard Education Home Page  > Benefits > Click on the U.S. map icon for the state you are interested in.
9. Do I have to turn my grades in at the end of the semester?
   1. Only Service Members who are not using Federal Tuition Assistance through GoArmyEd must turn their grades in.  Grades must be in an official transcript format. 
10. I still have questions.  Who can I contact?
    1. State Tuition Reimbursement Program

 

 

 

For decades, the Montgomery GI Bill has helped Service Members pursue their educational goals.  Today, TXARNG Service Members have multiple GI Bills available to assist them.  The first step to using your benefits is knowing which chapter of GI Bill benefits you have and what programs it will provide fuding for. If you are a TXARNG Soldier you can find this information out by calling 1-888-GIBILL-1 or calling the Education Services Office at 512-782-5515 and asking for a guidance counselor or the GI Bill department.  In the meantime, you can find extensive information at GI Bill Web Site | The Home for All Educational Benefits Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Still have questions? Are you wondering if electing the Post 9-11 might be in your best interest?  For this and all other questions, contact your GI Bill team at TXARNG GI Bill Managers.

Facts & FAQ's

1. Where can I submit documentation to VA to increase my CH 33 tier level? 

   1. Send all qualifying documents (DD 214's) to:

      GI Bill Support Team

      Email:  gibill.ch33@ng.army.mil

      1-866-628-5999

      Fax: 501-212-4928

If you are a Texas Service Member or Veteran, you may qualify for the Hazlewood Act. 

The Hazlewood Act provides qualified Veterans an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition and fee exemption at Texas state-supported colleges or universities.  To learn more about the Hazlewood Act visit:

 Hazlewood | Texas Veterans Commission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To contact the incentives office directly, e-mail TXARNG Incentives 

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