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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE What is Federal Tuition Assistance? The Louisiana ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance provides fi nancial assistance to part-time or M-Day ARNG Soldiers in support of their professional and personal self-development goals. Our vision is to provide quality programs, services and support that will enable Soldiers to achieve their educational objectives and further enhance the strength and relevance of the Louisiana National Guard. The FTA program can be utilized to achieve high school diplomas, career oriented certifi cations and licensing, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree. Am I Eligible to Apply? ✓ You must have a valid expense record from an accredited school. ✓ If you are traditional or part-time ARNG Soldier, you must be in an active drilling status. ✓ If you are an AGR Soldier, you are required to obtain your FTA benefi t through the Active Duty Federal Tuition Assistance portal www.goarmyed.com. See “Education Contacts” for more info. ✓ You are eligible the day you joined the Louisiana ARNG, even prior to boot camp or AIT or while in high school. ✓ If you are an offi cer, you must serve four years after course completion. ✓ If you are enlisted, you must simply remain in the ARNG during term of courses. ✗ All members receiving an ROTC scholarship are NOT eligible for FTA. How much does Federal Tuition Assistance Pay? Federal Tuition Assistance can pay up to $ 4,500 per student each military fi scal year (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30). The amount of FTA approved by your education offi ce is determined by the number and type of course hours taken in one period. FTA Hourly Rates Up to $ 250.00 max / semester hour • Up to $ 167.00 max / quarterly hour • Up to $ 16.66 max / clock hour Information required in order to successfully complete your FTA application: ✓ School Name and Location ✓ Degree Goal (Bachelor’s / Associate’s / Master’s) ✓ Degree Program (e.g. Criminal Justice / Business Administration / Graphic Design) Course Start Date and End Date ✓ Course Code “Course Dept. and Number” (e.g. Math 101 / PSY 105 / BUS 5000) 18 Pelican Dispatch / Spring 2010
✓ Course Title (e.g. College Math / Basic Psychology / Course Development for Business and Industry) ✓ Number and Type of Credit Hours (semester / quarter/ clock) ✓ Cost per Credit Hour “Course total amount ÷ Number of Course Credit hours” Techware required in order to successfully complete your FTA application: ✓ Common Access Card Registered with AKO “ www.us.army.mil ” ✓ Login Pin Number Assigned to CAC by DEERS ✓ Access to a CAC / Smart Card Read er • Found at your local Unit Armory or Major Military Installations • Request one from your Unit Supply Sergeant for Personal Use • Purchase one online: Google Smart Card FTA Education Contacts ◆ Lt. Austin Parker | Louisiana National Guard Federal Tuition Assistance Manager phone (225) 255-8355 / (504) 278-8356 | email: austin.parker@us.army.mil ◆ Mrs. Elfreda Smith | Fort Polk, Education Offi ce, Education Services Specialist phone (337) 531-7815 | fax: (337) 531-5362/8388 | email: elfreda.r.smith@us.army.mil ◆ Cpt. Alfred Horridge | Louisiana State Education Offi cer phone (504) 278-8532 | email: alfred.horridge@us.army.mil Spring 2010 / Louisiana National Guard 19
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