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WI Army National Guard Education Services Office

Madison, WI

WI Army National Guard Education Services Office

Madison, WI

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MISSION:MISSION:

To support the strength and readiness of the WI Army National Guard by

ensuring the timely processing and payment of enlistment incentives and tuition assistance programs. Promote the attainment of educational goals of Soldiers and families through advising

and actively providing information which focuses on the optimal usage of both

state and federal benefits.

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OFFICE STAFFOFFICE STAFFCPT Dustin CebulaEducation Services Officer (GI Bill)608-242-3447dustin.j.cebula.mil@mail.mil

CPT Russell SimonisIncentives Officer (GI Bill)608-242-3448Russell.l.simonis.mil@mail.mil

SSG Jingbo ZhangAssistant Incentives NCO (Loans)608-242-3449Jingbo.zhang.mil@mail.mil

SFC John McCameyIncentives Manager (Bonuses)608-242-3423john.r.mccamey.mil@mail.mil

Ms. Karen Behling (DMA)WI Tuition Grant Program Manager608-242-3159karen.behling@wisconsin.gov

Mr. Norris Johnson (Go Army)Regional Educ Services Specialist608-242-3454Norris.d.johnson.civ@mail.mil

What does the Education Office do for Soldiers?

What does the Education Office do for Soldiers?

1. Ensure Soldiers are administratively eligible for benefits and incentives:

-Montgomery GI Bill Select Reserve and “Kicker”

-Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)/bonuses

-Federal Tuition Assistance (Go Army) and Tuition Grant Reimbursement

2. Initiate payment process for SLRP, bonuses and State Tuition Reimbursement

3. Provide advising and assistance on the usage of state and federal education benefits (Post 9-11 transferability)

-Individual counseling at annual readiness event

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The Role of the Education Office

The Role of the Education Office

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Benefits Available to WI ARNG Soldiers

Benefits Available to WI ARNG Soldiers

• Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606, 30, 1607, 33)• Kicker Programs ($200 or $350)• Federal Tuition Assistance (GO ARMY)• Wisconsin Tuition Reimbursement• Wisconsin Tuition Remission (WI GI Bill)• Student Loan Repayment Program• DANTES Testing (CLEP/DSST)• Reimbursement (GRE/GMAT) & National

Certifications/Licensure

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Student Loan Repayment ProgramSLRP

Student Loan Repayment ProgramSLRP

• Benefits– $50,000 maximum repayment of student loans– Pays 15% of disbursed loans up to $7,500 (including interest) or

$500 per year, whichever is greater.– Taxed prior to payment, paid directly to lender– May add new disbursed loans depending on what contract states

• Eligibility Requirements– Must have at least 1 qualifying (Title IV Federal loan) and disbursed

student loan at time of enlistment or extension.• Check http://www.nslds.ed.gov for qualifying SLRP loans

– NSLDS Aid Summary Sheet – NSLDS Detail Loan Information Sheet(s)

• Must have a completed contract in personnel records to receive this program for a 6 year period.– Must be in a active drilling status

Student Loan Repayment ProgramPayment Process

Student Loan Repayment ProgramPayment Process

• DD 2475 sent to Soldiers military email from WI-Education office (30-60 days from anniversary date). Generally date of contract (600 series form in IPERMS)

• Detailed Instructions will be sent to Soldier/unit, to include guidance on how to properly fill out DD 2475.

• Soldier is responsible for receiving the form back from the loan holder. Forms should not be sent directly to EDUC office from the lender.

• All documents should be consolidated at unit for submission to EDUC office.

*Soldiers that have (2) loan holders should consolidate loans immediately. This will be more advantageous for the Soldier. Again, this is strongly encouraged to better process payments etc.

*Loans in default are not eligible for repayment and lose payment for the entire year.

-All Soldiers should inquire with their loan holder on how to request loan/s be put in forbearance/deferment.

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Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) CH. 1607 Buy Up

Procedures

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) CH. 1607 Buy Up

Procedures• Any Soldier in the Ready Reserve may contribute $600 at

any time (if eligible) to receive the additional $150 payment.

1. Complete enrollment form (each time contribution made)

2. Mail form, with Certified Check or Money Order and DD214

3. A confirmation will be sent to military email when approved

4. Benefits will begin the first enrollment period after the contribution was made.

5. Soldiers do not receive refund if transfer to Post 9-11

*Forms are available thru the Education Office

or from the Battalion Career Counselors (unit)

(i) Active Guard and Reserve (ii) ADOS / ADSW/ FTNGD

AGR

- Title 32 or Title 10 Title 32 Service: - 502(f)

- Operation Noble Eagle - 11 Sep 2001 – 31 May 2002

*All AGR service qualifies if receive anHonorable Discharge.

-Can have current orders or DD214 *ONLY qualifying time period

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Qualifying Full Time National Guard Duty For Post 9-11

FTA OverviewFTA Overview

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1. Federal Tuition Assistance Programa) Region IV Statesb) WIARNG FY 12 FTA Statsc) FTA detailsd) Recoupment e) Fees

2. The Soldier Process (GAE)

3. The School Invoice Process

4. Putting it all Together

Mr. David MahoneyDOE Schools: 388GAE Schools: 109

Region 4Education Services Specialist

Department of Education Accredited Schools vs. GoArmyEd Schools

RESS Norris Johnsonnorris.d.johnson.civ@mail.milDOE Schools: 149GAE Schools: 60

ESS Jeanna Van Houtenjeana.s.vanhouten.civ@mail.mil DOE Schools: 361GAE Schools: 127

ESS Amber Mankeamber.m.manke.mil@mail.mil DOE Schools: 156GAE Schools: 81

ESS Joshua Fennerjoshua.s.fenner.civ@mail.mil DOE Schools: 212GAE Schools: 77

ESS Michael Robinsonmichael.p.robinson1.civ@mail.milDOE Schools: 108GAE Schools: 53

ESS Harold Hallharold.w.hall6.civ@mail.mil DOE Schools: 153GAE Schools: 53

Q1 - FY2012  Q2 - FY2012  Q3 - FY2012  Q4 - FY2012  Total

Obligations 117971.76 295069.31 108391.01 198082.91 719514.99

Course Enrollments 225 605 209 452 1491

Course Enrollees 84 148 85 115 261

$50,000.00

$150,000.00

$250,000.00

$350,000.00

$450,000.00

$550,000.00

$650,000.00

$750,000.00

FY 12 WIARNG FTA NON LOI Data

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Financial assistance provided to Soldiers for taking

voluntary off-duty education programs in support of:

1) A Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals

2) Retaining quality Soldiers

3) Enhancing their career progression

4) Increasing the combat readiness of the Army

5) Preparing Soldiers to return to civilian careers

The Department of the Army provides TA support for its own

members but not for those of other Services.

FTA Con’tFTA Con’t

• All soldier must access the GAE portal to use FTA

• FTA must be requested prior to class start date

• FTA pays up to $250 per semester hour or $166 per quarter hour

• FTA does not exceed $4500 per FY (Oct-Sep)

• FTA will fund one credential at any level up to a Masters Degree

• FTA will fund a BA/BS or up to 130 SH of undergraduate credit

• FTA will fund a Masters or up to 39 SH of graduate credit…

“whichever comes first”

FTA RecoupmentFTA RecoupmentSoldiers agree to reimburse the Army upon signing the Annual

Statement of Understanding when:

The Soldier withdraws from or does not complete a course for personal reasons

The Soldier receives a failing grade for academics

The Soldier receives a failing grade for nonattendance

The Soldier fails to make up an "incomplete" grade within the time limits stipulated by the institution or 120 calendar days after the completion of the class, whichever comes first

A commissioned officer or commissioned warrant officer fails to fulfill the service obligation

Fees (Segregated or Other)Fees (Segregated or Other)

• Fees = To be paid with FTA must meet the following criteria:

 • Should never be “bundled” with the tuition cost.• Directly related to the specific course enrollment.• Should be charged to all Students• 100 percent refundable• Must be itemized

The Soldier ProcessThe Soldier Process

All NG Soldiers have a base role created in GAE

Soldier completes six step activation process and requests GAE activation

Requests sent to CRM queue

FTA Manager retrieves from queue and either activates or rejects

If rejected, Soldier is sent an email explanation

If activated Soldier requests TA for classes prior to start date

FTA manager reviews TA requests and either approves or rejects

If rejected Soldier is sent an email explanation

The Soldier Process Con’tThe Soldier Process Con’t If approved, Soldier prints TA authorization form

and submits to school

There are some critical documents the Soldier needs to attach to their TA request in order to get approval:

1) Documented degree plan, degree audit report 2) Course verification document (Start and end

dates/SH) 3) Cost verification document (Tuition identified) 4) Current Statement of Understanding

The School Invoice ProcessThe School Invoice Process

Putting it All TogetherPutting it All Together

• DoD MOU• Rejecting Classes• Exception to Policy• Personal V Military Withdrawal• Onboarding New Schools in GAE• Training Aids for Soldiers and Schools available on the

GAE portal

Questions/Comments!!