No Deployment While in School

Check out this great new NG (National Guard) program - College First!

WANT A HIGHER EDUCATION? CHECK OUT COLLEGE FIRST.

• Money for college
• No federal deployment

You've heard it time and again: "There's nothing more important than a college education." If you're thinking about going, but aren't sure how to get there, we've paved the way. It's called College First. A special Army National Guard enlistment program, College First lets you attend college full time with a guarantee of no deployment during your first two years of service, and may cover up to 100% of your tuition and expenses.

What is College First?

College First is an enlistment option specifically created to benefit people who want to attend college. It provides:

• Two years of no federal deployment following completion of Initial Active Duty Training (IADT)
• An enlistment bonus of up to $20,000
• 100% Tuition Assistance – amount varies by State
• The Montgomery G.I. Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) – basic educational assistance of $309 per month
• The MGIB-SR Kicker – additional stipend of $350 per month for those enlisting in a critical MOS and assigned to a qualified unit

Who's eligible for College First?

You're eligible for College First if:

• You have no experience in the military
• You’re a high school graduate or graduating senior
• You score 50 or higher on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
• You agree to complete Advanced Individual Training (AIT) immediately following Basic Training
• You're accepted by a U.S. Department of Education-accredited college or university within 90 days of completing AIT
• You remain a full time student in good standing for the duration of this two-year period
• You meet all other National Guard enlistment Standards