You can get a grant toward education costs that other financial aid does not cover if you drill with the Washington National Guard, or if you are the dependent of a member. The grant covers undergraduate, graduate, professional and certificate study, and awards are $2,500 at two-year community and technical colleges, $3,500 at Western Governors University Washington, $4,500 for applied baccalaureate programs at community and technical colleges, $4,500 at four-year regional public institutions, and $6,500 at four-year private non-profit, for-profit and public research institutions. A one-time allowance of up to $500 for books and supplies can be added. Every year of funding carries a one-year Washington National Guard service obligation that starts after the last day of the final term of that academic year.
Complete the online Washington State National Guard Post-Secondary Education Grant application and file a FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid. For help call 888-535-0747 option 7 or email nationalguard@wsac.wa.gov.
A completed FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid for the year, a valid Department of Defense ID card, and your enrollment information for an accredited Washington institution or one approved for Montgomery GI Bill training.
