We are proud of our citizen soldiers and airmen. Let UA Little Rock be your university of choice when you go back to school.
Visit the Arkansas National Guard Education & Training webpage for up-to-date information about your educational benefits.
National Guard Tuition Waiver (NGTW)
The UA Little Rock office that determines eligibility and applies the NGTA benefits to student’s accounts is the Office of Financial Aid. Please contact the UA Little Rock Financial Aid Office if you have any questions concerning the application of the NGTA benefit.
Email: financialaid@ualr.edu Phone: 501-916-3035
How do I apply for NGTW?
All Arkansas Guardsmen must meet the following eligibility criteria
- Be an Arkansas Resident
- Complete Basic Training
- Not currently flagged for serious misconduct (such as AWOL, ASAP, etc.)
- Does not already hold a bachelor or higher degree
- Enroll in undergraduate degree program at an Arkansas public institution of higher education
- Must be considered to be in “good standing”
- *NGTW WILL NOT BE AWARDED FOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN WHICH THE COURSES ARE TAKEN EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE*
Application Process:
- Submit application in accordance with the directions at arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Careers/Education-Services/ngtw/
- Application is available online at arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Careers/EducationServices/(click on Financial Aid and then NGTW)
- Complete NGTW application each semester and submit 60 day prior to – 30 days after the start of the semester.
- Download the application, read the attached Statement of Understanding, complete the form, and submit in accordance with the directions
- Complete FAFSA and YOUniversal (through ADHE website) applications and apply the SMART application for UA Little Rock by the deadlines set
- Let your school know you plan to use the NGTW and follow their policies
- Submit application to Arkansas National Guard Education Services Office to verify eligibility
- Application is available online at
- ARNG Education website once it has been approved through the state legislative committees. Please check this site frequently. Once available download the application, read the Statement of Understanding ng.ar.ararng.list.education-office@mail.mil
What exactly will NGTA cover?
- Pays tuition; may cover mandatory fees; does not cover other fees, books, etc.
- Pays up to 120 credit hours or until completion of bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first
How is it used with other tuition assistance and VA educational benefits programs?
- Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) covers credit hours beyond a bachelor’s degree, pays tuition only, and usually cannot be used in conjunction with GI Bill.
- GI Bill (Ch 1606) is paid directly to the Soldier and can be used to pay tuition, fees, books, etc., but has very strict eligibility guidelines based on each Soldier’s service and in most cases does not have a deadline for requesting funds (contact the VA or the Education Services Office to determine eligibility).
- NGTW CAN BE USED WITH GI BILL- NGTW will be applied to tuition first so that your GI Bill can be used to cover all addition costs, if you choose to use them both.
NGTA is replacing GTIP so they can’t be used together and no new GTIP applications are being accepted. (with the exception of a few grandfathered Soldiers)
Where can I get more information?
Contact the Arkansas Guard Education Office for tuition assistance information.
Online: arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Careers/Education-Services/ngta/
Email: ng.ar.ararng.list.education-office@mail.mil.
Call: 501-212-4045 (Education Assistant), 212-4021 (ESO), or 212-4011 (GI Bill)
The UA Little Rock office that applies the NGTA benefits to student’s accounts is the Office of Financial Aid. Please contact the UA Little Rock Financial Aid Office if you have any questions concerning the application of the NGTA benefit.
Email: financialaid@ualr.edu Phone: 501-916-3035
