1. The Future of the West Virginia National Guard Tuition Funding
Implications for students and financial counselors
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2. Presenters: Dr. Sherri Shafer, WVNG Education Services Director
SGT Brandon Hodge, WVNG Education Services NCOIC/
GI Bill Manager
Mrs. Valerie Lambing, State Tuition Assistance Specialist
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3. Changing Landscape:

4. The objective of this program is to assist the Service Members (SMs) of the WVNG with the payment of up to 100% tuition and allowable fees at both public and private institutions of higher learning, located throughout the State of West Virginia.
Must be a member of the West Virginia Air or Army National Guard at time of enrollment and throughout the duration of the semester/term enrolled
Members of the WVNG who reside in another state (non-residents) are eligible to participate in this program at West Virginia institutions
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5. WVEEP currently offers Service Members $7,000 per fiscal year at in-state institutions
Total payments for an individual will not exceed 140 semester hours of credit for undergraduate and 45 semester hours for graduate level course-work
Participants must maintain academic standing with the educational institution to include a cumulative GPA of 2.0 while pursuing undergraduate degree and 3.0 for a graduate degree
Service Members are eligible to receive a Certificate, Associates, Bachelors and/or Masters Degree(s)
Not more than two members a year may be selected by The Adjutant General to receive payment for either a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program
Service Members utilizing WVEEP, must submit a WVEEP Registration Form, MOU, Degree Plan and Transcripts
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6. Montgomery GI Bill Chapters 33, 1606, and chapter 30
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7. Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
Provides three different types of funding for Eligible Soldiers
Tuition Payment
Housing Stipend
Books and Supplies
Payed at a percentage determined by the number of months of active duty after 9/11/2001
Tuition is payed to school, while the housing stipend and books and supplies stipend is payed to soldier
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8. Post 9/11 continued….
Rates and payment amounts can be determined by visiting
Example
A Soldier attending WVU with 2 years of deployments in Iraq from 2007 to 2009
2 yrs_____80%
Housing stipend Morgantown, WV, _______________$1,224
Books and supplies yearly ___________$800
(Housing stipend x number of months enrolled)+books and supplies= yearly payout for GI Bill
(1224x9)+800= 11,816

9. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
Gained by buying into the program while serving on active duty for a period of at least 2yrs.
Benefit is paid directly to the Soldier and comes as a direct deposit.
Payment rates are found at
Rates go up every October 1, so when budgeting for the GI Bill, allow for a slight deviation up or down of around 3% +/-.
36 Months of benefits total at a rate of $1,928 = potentially $69,408 for a full time student over their academic career.

10. Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill
Gained by having a HS diploma or equivalent, 6yr contract and completing initial training.
Benefit is paid directly to the Soldier and comes as a direct deposit.
Payment rates are found at
Rates go up every October 1, so when budgeting for the GI Bill, allow for a slight deviation up or down of around 3% +/-.
36 Months of benefits total at a rate of $375 = potentially $13,500 for a full time student over their academic career.

12. Questions?