Hawai‘i Army National Guard

Overview: Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) is a program available to Soldiers in the Army National Guard, Active Army, and Army Reserve. It allows Soldiers to request tuition assistance for both classroom and distance learning courses from regionally or nationally accredited institutions. The process is managed through the ArmyIgnitED portal, which streamlines enrollment and application procedures.

• $4,000 available for FTA or Credentialing Assistance (CA) per fiscal year
• Up to $250 per credit hour
• Maximum of 16 credits per fiscal year
• Covers tuition only
• Up to 139 credits for an undergraduate degree and up to 39 credits for a graduate degree

Eligibility:

• Must be currently serving in the Army National Guard with a valid Common Access Card (CAC).
• Enlisted Soldiers must have an End of Term Service (ETS) date at least 31 days after the completion of FTA-funded courses.
• Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers incur a four-year Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) or a two-year Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO).
• Soldiers must meet GPA requirements: 2.0 for undergraduate courses and 3.0 for graduate courses.
• Applications must be submitted at least eight business days before the course start date.

Application Process:

1. Create Account: Access ArmyIgnitED and sign in with your CAC.
2. Set Education Goal: Select the education level, school, and degree you wish to pursue.
3. Approval: Have your education goal approved by your Education Services Officer (ESO)/Education Services Specialist (ESS).
4. Virtual Benefits Training: Complete the training module, then submit Tuition Assistance Requests (TARs).
5. Review: Your assigned education counselor will review and approve or reject your TAR. You will receive an email notification with the status.
6. Register for Classes: Enroll in your selected courses with the school.

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For questions regarding your incentive, please contact your Readiness NCO.