Education Office

An education is a powerful tool-it sparks the imagination and prepares you for a successful career. Whether you're finishing up high school or seeking a graduate degree, you'll appreciate our programs and services. They provide money, counseling, administrative assistance and more.

Tuition Benefits for Air & State Guard

The Texas Military Forces State Tuition Reimbursement Program allows Soldiers and Airmen to receive tuition reimbursement for up to 12 semester hours and reimburses mandatory fees associated with your college courses.

If you are currently serving as a member of the Texas Air National Guard or Texas State Guard (all volunteer force) you can download the Air & State Guard Tuition Reimbursement Application on from the Education Office downloads table to apply for the...

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How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

How To Apply For Both Federal Tuition Assistance and State Tuition Reimbursement Programs Online

Members of the Texas Army National Guard can now go to the one website to apply for State Tuition Reimbursement and Federal Tuition Assistance programs.

  1. You must use a computer equipped with a CAC reader. If you do not have one of these, see note at bottom of flyer.
  2. Make sure that the pop-up blocker is off and only use Internet Explorer.
  3. Go to...
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About Tuition Assistance Programs

Things to Remember

  • In order to maximize Soldier benefits, the Education Office will determine the amount that Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) and the State Tuition Reimbursement (STRP) programs will cover based on budget constraints. Payment of tuition is subject to the availability of funding.
  • Service Members must have an AKO account to use any of the Texas Military Forces (TMF) Education Services. Starting 22 May 2009, Soldiers must use their ID...
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Montgomery GI Bill Payments

MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606)

$329.00/mo (Full time)
$246.00/mo (3/4 time)
$163.00/mo (1/2 time)

Qualifications: 1) Six year contract or OSA. 2) High School Diploma or Equivalent. 3) IADT Complete (DD form 214)

MGIB-AD (Chapter 30)

$1,321.00/mo (Full time)
$990.75/mo (3/4 time)
$660.50/mo (1/2 time)

Qualifications: 1) 24 Month Active Duty service 2) $1,200 paid by Service Member. 3) Never declined...

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The AFCT: Armed Forces Classification Test

About the AFCT
The AFCT (Armed Forces Classification Test) is a battery of tests designed to determine the skills and abilities of servicemembers in various military occupations.

    There are 8 sections within the AFCT:
  • General Science Knowledge
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Word Knowledge
  • Paragraph Comprehension
  • Auto & Shop Knowledge
  • Mathematics Knowledge
  • Mechanical Comprehension
  • Electronics...
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A Texas National Guard Recruiter is your best source of information on the benefits, terms, and obligations of joining.
Those who are interested can meet with a Recruiter using the Path to Honor program at NationalGuard.com