Educating Soldiers.

The Guard's Education Support Center offers Soldiers free SAT and ACT prep and testing, information on vocational school, distance learning, alternative credit programs and more.

Give your students the right answers.

What if a student asks you about joining the Army National Guard? Would you know what to tell them?

Serving in the National Guard is one of the best choices for many high school students. Whether they want to go to college or go straight to work, we can set them up for success with benefits that include:

  • Up to 100 percent funding of college tuition and expenses 
  • Career training in today's hottest, most lucrative industries
  • Enlistment bonuses
  • Monthly paycheck
  • Home loan options
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Training that builds discipline, confidence and leadership skills

Read more about the educational programs the Guard offers. 

Simply put: The Guard offers what students want most.  Check out these examples:

My student needs funds for college.

The Guard can pay up to 100% college tuition and expenses. Programs such as 100% Tuition Assistance*, the Montgomery GI Bill Montgomery GI Bill:
$345 mailed directly to you every month, to spend on books, housing or anything you want. and the Army National Guard Kicker Army National Guard Kicker:
For qualified Soldiers, an additional $350 per month payment for living expenses. can fund most or all of your student's college education. And that’s for part-time service: just one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Plus, many states offer additional college funding. It’s a great way to pay for school. Guard scholarships and student loan repayments are also available. The Guard can even help students get their 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.
*Up to $4,500 per year     

My student wants to move into the work force.

The Guard offers job training in over 150 occupations and 11 career fields that will train students for careers in technology, healthcare, aviation, engineering, communications and many more of today's hottest fields. Our job skills can prepare a student for a lifetime of success.  

My student wants to serve their country and their community.

The Guard’s Citizen-Soldiers train and serve near home. Unlike other military branches, the Guard has both a state and federal mission—so while Guard Soldiers may be deployed overseas, they’re more likely to train and serve part time near their home community. The Guard is always ready, always there during national emergencies and natural disasters.

Learn more about the Guard and its mission. 

My student could use more discipline and structure.

As an educator, you know that not every high school senior is ready for college. Even some gifted and talented students may lack the structure and discipline to achieve their potential. The Guard teaches life skills like discipline, teamwork, self-motivation, time management and leadership—skills that can make all the difference in a successful transition into the classroom and civilian career. For some, it may even pave the way into a military career. Either way, the Guard helps prepare students for their next step.  

Discipline and teamwork start in Basic Training. 

My student needs to earn cash now.

Recruits can earn up to $15,000 for enlisting when they choose certain jobs or units in their state. For students who need money now, that is a serious bonus.

The Guard offers many additional benefits. The complete list of benefits changes often, so contact your local recruiter for the most current and in-depth information. And see how the National Guard can be the best step for your students' future.