Maryland National Guard State Tuition Assistance Reimbursement (STAR)
Maryland Military Department, Maryland National Guard Education Office
Reimburses Maryland National Guard members for tuition and fees, up to $8,500 per fiscal year.
- How much
- Up to $8,500 per fiscal year (tuition and fees)
- Who qualifies
- Maryland National Guard member with at least 2 years remaining on contract
- Grade of C (2.0) or better required for reimbursement. Service obligation stated on the STAR form.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Each semester: initial packet within 45 days after the semester starts; final packet within 45 days after it ends.
- How to apply
- Submit the STAR forms with an itemized bill and class schedule to the Maryland National Guard education office within 45 days of the semester start, then the final packet (paid bill and grades) within 45 days after the semester ends
- What you'll need
- state application + membership + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (military.maryland.gov)
The details
Reimburses tuition and fees only (not books or supplies), capped at $8,500 per fiscal year. Members must have at least 2 years left on their contract after the course ends (extend if needed; inactive guard time doesn't count). Failed classes (below C / 2.0) aren't reimbursed. Two submissions per semester: the initial STAR packet (form, itemized bill, class schedule) within 45 days after the semester starts, and the final packet (bill showing $0 balance, grades) within 45 days after it ends. Service obligations are stated on the STAR form.
More money from Maryland
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- Senatorial Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$400 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Graduate & Professional Scholarship Program$1,000 to $5,000 per year
- Maryland Community College Promise ScholarshipUp to $5,000 per year (remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other aid)
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