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State Tuition Reimbursement Program Application

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

What is the Purpose?

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 431 Section 431.090, the State Tuition Reimbursement Program isintended to provide “Assistance for tuition and mandatory fees to eligible members of the state military forces toencourage voluntary membership, to improve the education level of its members, to diversify the composition of theforces, and to enhance the state's workforce.”

What is the State Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP)?A reimbursement program funded by the State of Texas developed to assist Service Members with the cost of tuitionand certain fees in the pursuit of a higher academic degree. Service Members are responsible for meeting deadlines forinitial payment of tuition and fees to the college/university. Payment is rendered to the college or university at the endof each semester upon receipt of the official transcripts/grades for each course the tuition assistance is requested. Thecollege/university will reimburse the student after applying the STRP payment. All eligible federal and state tuitionbenefits (such as GI Bill, Pell Grant, Texas Grant and Hazlewood exemptions) are to be applied prior to utilizing theSTRP.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

* Actively drilling members in good standing (no pending negative actions) with the Texas Army National Guard,Texas Air National Guard or Texas State Guard (ING and AGR not eligible).

* Accepted for admission and enrolled in a program of instruction leading to a higher academic degree at anaccredited Texas higher education institution.

* Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

* Army National Guard members who have completed Basic Training. Airmen must have completed BasicTraining and Technical School.

* ETS date extends beyond course completion date.

* Enlisted (E-1-E-9), Officers (O-1-O-3) and Warrent Officers (WO1-CW3).

Adjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

State Tuition Reimbursement Program2200 W 35 th Street ▪ Austin, TX 78703

ng.tx.txarng.list.state-tuition-reimbursement-program-trp@mail.mil

A Texas state college or university with headquarters in Texas.*

2 State Tuition Reimbursement Program2200 W 35 th Street ▪ Austin, TX 78703



What are the Guidelines?* Spring and Fall Semesters ONLY. Subject to availability of funds.

* SUBMISSION DEADLINES: FALL SEMESTER- September 20th SPRING SEMESTER- Febuary 28th

* Not to exceed 12 credit hours per semester.

* Not to exceed 5 academic years or 10 semesters, (whichever comes first) regardless of the number ofhours funded.

* All courses must be on the Degree Plan and count towards degree requirements.

* Public school: up to 100% of eligible tuition and fees after all federal and state grant funding have been applied.

* Private school: undergraduate/graduate - $173/$200 per credit hour tuition + $100 per credit hour mandatoryfees after all federal and state grant funding has been applied.

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* Will not fund courses already paid for at 100% by other federal or state tuition programs such as GI BillCh 33, Hazelwood, Pell or Texas Grant.

* All federal and state funding must be applied first.

* Eligible applicants must apply each semester. Funding is not guaranteed from year to year, or semester tosemester.

What are the Applicant's Responsibilities?

* Obtain the required signatures.

* Ensure that all STRP eligibility requirements are met and maintained.

* Ensure that all courses for which STRP are requested meet graduation requirements.

* Air Guard and State Guard Members, contact your BETM/STRP manager for a complete list of responsibilities.

* Contact the college/university for final tuition & fees reimbursement.

* Funds the first degree at each level of study. Lateral or lower degrees are not authorized.Full or part time; undergraduate or graduate.

May be used in conjunction with FTA, Pell, GI Bill Ch 33 and other federal and state funding forremaining balances. Cannot exceed 100% of the cost for tuition and eligible fees.


* Email transcript to the STRP office at the end of the semester.

Will not pay for dropped, incomplete or failed courses.*

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* Notify the STRP office of any schedule changes, drops and withdrawals.

* Air Guard and State Guard Members are to submit changes through BETM/STRP manager.It is a violation of federal and state law for an applicant to fail to disclose other federal or state tuitiion assistancereceived for that semester.

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State Tuition Reimbursement Program ApplicationAdjutant General's Department • Texas Army & Air National Guard • Texas State Guard

What is the Application Process?

Air Guard and State Guard Members-visit with BETM/Personnel Officer for program checklist, application, and otherspecific Air Guard or State Guard requirements.

State Guard: Letitia Parson and Randy Hoffman email: [email protected] Air Lift Wing: TSgt Tiffany Jackson email: [email protected]

147th Reconnaissance Wing: SSgt Winnett Knox and MSgt Johnny Faniel email: [email protected]

149th Fighter Wing: SSgt Stephanie Hall email: [email protected]

Army Guard

Print completed application and submit along with:1. Copy of official Degree Plan with identifying information and Academic Advisor's signature and date.

2. Copy of your Class Schedule.

4. Enlisted soldiers must apply for federal tuition assitance through www.GoArmyEd.com and submit a copy of FTAvouchers for approved courses.

in electronic format to: ng.tx.txarng.list.state-tuition-reimbursement-program-trp@mail.mil for grade verification.

3. Itemized invoice of tuition and fees charges reflecting other federal or state tuition assistance such as GI Bill Ch 33,Hazelwood, Pell or Texas Grant.



ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTSAT THE END OF THE SEMESTER

Applications missing supporting documentation are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Payments will not be processed without the transcript.

Please identify term, year and name in subject line when emailing STRP office.

**NOTE** If your specific class title and course number is not on your degree plan it will not be approved.

**NOTE** Officers are not required to apply for tuition assistance in order to use the program, dueto the tuition assistance service obligation requrement.

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Will you be receiving PELL GRANT for this semester?

Will you be receiving HAZLEWOOD tuition exemptions?

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE HOURS START DATE LAST DAY OF CLASS

Army National Guard Air Guard Unit State Guard

Applicant's Name Rank Last Four SSN#

ETS (Army & Air Only)

ZipStateCityHome Address

Email Address

Term Year

Percentage

School Name Student ID

Educational Level

Major Area of Study

Semester Hours Scheduled

Will you be receiving GI BILL CH 33 benefits for this semester?

Will you be receiving FTA for this semester? (Army only)

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

If Other

NoYesWill you be receiving an ROTC SCHOLARSHIP for tuition and fees?

Home Phone Cell Phone



Ethnicity

Ethnicity information requested above is used in reporting data to the Texas State Legislature only.Providing this information has no impact on your application status.

Base Education & Training Manager/Personnel Officer's

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I have read and understood the State Tuition Reimbursement Program's application guidelines, eligibility requirements,funding authorization and student responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER: I HEREBY CERTIFY THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE AND CORRECT. IUNDERSTAND THAT IF I FAIL TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION OR PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION, I WILLBE PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED, REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE TUITION PROGRAM AND SUBJECT TOAPPLICABLE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS AND PENALTIES.

For Air Guard BETM and State Guard Personnel Officer: I have reviewed the information submitted and determined thatthe applicant meets STRP eligibility requirements.


Commander's Signature /Digital Signature

Supervisor's Signature /Digital Signature

Signature/Digital SignatureDate

Date

Date

DateService Member's Signature /Digital Signature


Air Guard and State Guard Only

Army, Air and State Applicants Sign Below



School Notification and Financial Aid Information Release

Last, First Name Student ID Last Four

For the semester for the purpose of gathering necessary information relevant to my State TuitionReimbursement Application.

By signing below, I am notifying my school, of my intent to participate in the StateTuition Reimbursement Program and requesting that my account information and financial aid information be released to:

The Texas Military ForcesEducation Services OfficeATTN: STRP2200 W 35th ST Bldg 15Austin TX 78703512-782-5505

Signature Date

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