Delaware National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Delaware National Guard
Up to 100% of tuition at Delaware public colleges (or the average public rate at Delaware private colleges) for Delaware National Guard members.
- How much
- Up to 100% of tuition at Delaware public colleges; Delaware private colleges up to the average in-state public per-credit rate
- Who qualifies
- Active member of the Delaware National Guard in good standing
- Must agree to serve at least 6 years in the Delaware National Guard (repayment with interest if the service commitment isn't met or the member is terminated for cause); maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA; use all other tuition assistance first. Members need not be Delaware residents (public colleges must charge members the in-state rate).
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Per course; application due no later than 10 days before the class starts. Late applications are not accepted.
- How to apply
- Contact the Delaware National Guard Education Office (State Tuition Program Manager, 302-326-7012) and submit the State Tuition application at least 10 days before the class start date
- What you'll need
- state application + membership + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (de.ng.mil) and page 2
The details
State-funded education benefit (14 Del. C. § 3480) for active members of the Delaware National Guard in good standing, attending an accredited public or private college in Delaware full or part time. Pays tuition and fees up to the in-state rate at Delaware public colleges (Delaware Tech, UD, DSU); at Delaware private colleges, up to the average in-state public per-credit rate. Covers one certificate (with Education Review Board approval), one associate and one bachelor's degree; master's degrees are funded only if money remains after all undergraduates are paid. Undergraduate tuition is now paid directly to the college; graduate study is reimbursed. Federal Tuition Assistance, grants, scholarships and employer benefits are deducted first. 15-year eligibility window.
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