Earn while you serve your country.

Earn while you serve your country.

Training, drill and Active Duty—learn about Guard pay.
Learn real-world job skills.

Learn real-world job skills.

Get the training to jumpstart your career.
Up to $5,000 on top of your paycheck.

Up to $5,000 on top of your paycheck.

See how Guard incentives put money in your pocket.
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Discounts and More

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Jobs in Your Area

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Money for College

Pay for school + get cash.

Great benefits make the Guard a great deal.

You’ll get a lot out of serving in the National Guard. In addition to the pride of serving your country and community, you’ll learn career skills, earn cash bonuses—on top of your Guard pay—and receive educational opportunities you can’t get anywhere else.

Check out these great Guard benefits:

Guard Pay

As a Soldier, you’ll earn a paycheck for every day you serve. Whether you’ve just shipped to Basic Training, you’re drilling one weekend a month, or you’re attending Annual Training during the summer—or any time you’re called up to serve—you’ll be getting paid. And every promotion puts even more in your check. See how the Guard pays you to serve. 

Money for College

When it comes to paying for school, the National Guard can really help get you on track. By serving in the Guard, you can:

  • Qualify for up to 100% federal tuition assistance (many states also offer assistance).
  • Put over $356 a month in your pocket with the Montgomery GI Bill or Post-9/11 GI Bill.
  • Add up to another $350 per month with the Army National Guard Kicker.
  • Repay up to $50,000 of student loans with Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)*.

From GED assistance to graduate exam preparation, nobody beats the Guard for education benefits. Learn more about money for college. 

* Does not apply to all career fields.

Bonuses and Incentives

There are a lot of ways to make extra money in the Guard. You can earn big bonuses when you go into one of the Guard’s specialized Cash Bonus Jobs. And we've got big incentives for officers and healthcare professionals. Learn how to make the most of your Guard service with our Bonuses and Incentives.

Enlistment Options

The Guard has enlistment options that can help move your education forward while you jump-start your military career:

See how your Guard enlistment can work for you. Check out all our enlistment options. 

Additional Benefits

Guard service offers even more benefits:

  • Catch free flights in the continental U.S.
  • Enjoy discount shopping privileges at military bases worldwide.
  • Qualify for low-cost health coverage and life insurance.
  • Get a home loan through Veterans Affairs.
  • Earn extra cash now when your friends enlist.
  • Set yourself up for later through the Federal Retirement Plan.

Combine these with benefits from your state, and you can see how Guard service offers plenty of additional benefits for Guard Soldiers. 

For more information, click on any of these links or contact your local National Guard recruiter.