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Education and Incentives

The Education Services and Incentives Offices’ mission is to promote student achievement by preparing service members and their families for global competitiveness by fostering educational awareness, providing funding opportunities through the management of federal and state programs, and ensuring equal access to premier education services.


Education Contacts

Elymayi Woodall
Education Services Specialist
GI Bill and State Tuition Programs
Elymayi.woodall.civ@army.mil
(253) 512-8435

Please use our group email below to ensure your inquiry is handled accordingly: ng.wa.waarng.list.per-education@army.mil

Education Services Introduction

In the Washington Army National Guard, you have access to the Washington National Guard Post-Secondary Education Grant (NGG) which is our state tuition program. The NGG can be used by eligible dependents! Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) which we manage through the ArmyIgnitED website, Credentialing (CA), and GI Bill through title 38 USC.

Each program has different requirements and deadlines. The NGG, FTA and CA programs are military education benefit programs. The GI Bill is an entitlement through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and FAFSA is a separate state financial aid program you must apply for each year. It’s important to understand the differences as well as their individual requirements and applicable deadlines.

Before starting any education program or training, you should reach out to your education services office to speak to an education advisor as everyone’s eligibility varies.

HERE’S A SUMMARY OF OUR PROGRAMS - CLICK HERE


Getting Started

Please check out our new education benefits handbook to help get you started! Check out the 2024 Education Benefits Handbook

Follow these steps for a smooth transition to student life! These are listed in the order of use to facilitate the process.

  1. Research Programs available in Washington State - https://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/
  2. Enroll at your school / program and request an Evaluated Degree Plan.
  3. Apply for Financial Aid EVERY YEAR - https://wsac.wa.gov/apply
  4. Apply for The Washington National Guard Grant EVERY YEAR - https://wsac.wa.gov/national-guard
  5. Apply for Federal Tuition Assistance EVERY TERM! You will need a CAC card - https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student/public/welcome
  6. Apply for the GI Bill if you are eligible. This is a one-time application - https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/


The National Guard offers great opportunities for students across the Nation. Please review a list of programs available nationwide. - Booklet

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Federal Tuition Assistance is managed through the ArmyIgnitED portal. As mentioned earlier, it’s important to familiarize yourself with all the requirements necessary to receive funding. Pay close attention to the deadlines to prevent possible recoupments or debts.

DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH REQUESTING FTA? HERE’S A STEP-BY-STEP TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE PROCESS - CLICK HERE

The National Guard offers great opportunities for students across the Nation. Please review a list of programs available nationwide. -

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