100% College tuiton and fee waiver
- All serving MA ARNG Service Members
- Authorized 130 credit hours
- Use for undergrad or graduate degree, certificate programs, short-term certificate programs and noncredit courses at state community colleges, state colleges, and/or state universities.
- Must submit and application PRIOR TO the start of each semester, print out the approved certificate, and submit the certificate to the school.
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Up to $250 per semester hour, 16 semester hours per fiscal year ($4,000/year)
- Lifetime limit of 130 semester hours for undergraduate; 39 semester hours for graduate
- Up to 21 additional semester hours for a Transition Certificate not previously received within the past 5 years (must apply within 3 years of anticipated separation)
- One academic credential at the following levels: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s. Undergraduate/Graduate Certificate (No first professional certificates)
MGIB-SR Kicker
- 6 Year Obligation
- $350/month for 36 months ($12,600)
- Has not previously contracted for the MGIB-SR Kicker
- Must extend DMOSQ in the grade of E7 and below
- Soldiers may extend during their initial obligation after completing three years of service.
Apprenticeships
- Minimum of 2,000 hours of OJT per year, supplmented by a min of 144 hours of classroom instruction (classroom, correspondence, self-study, or other approved means)
- GI Bill Usage: 9/11 &1606 (based on a percentage of the GI Bill rate)
- RA Job Vacancy: www.glassdoor.com
- GI Bill RA approved programs: https://inquiry.vba.va.gov
- Employers who sponsor RA training programs: https://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship occupations: https://www.doleta.gov/OA/occupations.cfm
Thrift Savings Plan
- Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Similar to civilian employer 401(k) Plan
- Invest Pre-Tax dollars
- Investments follow stock market indexes
- Similar to civilian employer 401(k) Plan
- Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Similar to civilian employer IRA plan
- Invest After-Tax dollars
- Investments follow stock market indexes
- Similar to civilian employer IRA plan
Life Insurance (SGLI & FSGLI)
- Service Members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
- Service member coverage available: $50,000 – $500,000 (effective March 01 2023),premium is $.06 per thousand dollars of coverage.
- Family Service Members’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)
- Spouse & children coverage available: $10,000 – $100,000
- Spouse & children premiums range: $0.45 – $45.00/month
- Child is included at no cost if you buy spouse insurance
OCS/WOCS/ROTC/SMP
- Officer Candidate School (OCS)
- Traditional Program – RTI JBCC – Drill Weekends – 18 Months
- Accelerated Program – Active Duty – 57 Days
- Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS)
- Phase 1 – Distance Learning
- Phase 2 – Five MUTA 5 Drills at the RTI JBCC
- Phase 3 – 15 Days at Camp Atterbury, IN
- Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)/Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
- ROTC is part of your curriculum while you attend college
- SMP’s are promoted to E5 and become a Cadet during drill to shadow leadership
- Upon graduation, you will earn the commissioned rank of 2LT
- Additional scholarships available
Inactive National Guard
- Avoid IRR mobilizations & remain affiliated with the National Guard
- CAC privileges continue
- 4 hour paid muster per year (PHA at JFHQ)
- No MEPS screening required
- Easily reintegrated back on drilling status
- Available to volunteer for deployments
MOS Re-Class
- E-4 & below in the ETS Window (E5/E6 on case by case basis)
- Qualifying line scores
- No outstanding flags
- Extend for 3 years
- Transfer to a new unit
- ATTRS seat will be requested and reserved
Active Duty Opportunities
- AGR Branch Specific & Branch Immaterial Openings
- ADOS Branch Specific & Branch Immaterial Openings
- Title 10 Mobilization Opportunities
Military Discounts
- Disney, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Shades of Green, etc.
- USAA, T-Mobile, Home Depot, Lowes, restaurants everywhere
- Armed Forced Vacation Club
- Discounted Movie Tickets and other entertainment discounts
- Hotels, museums, historical sites, national landmarks, and more
Additional Benefits
- Space A travel, discounted military lodging
- Military One Source
- VA Home Loans
- MWR Resources
- AAFES/BX/PX/Commissary
Contact Information
State Retention POC