State Tuition Information

April 07, 2011

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All active Delaware National Guard members in good standing are eligible.
Attend an accredited public or private School within the State either FT or PT.
Agree to and understand the rules and guidelines described in the DNG PAM 600-3.
All participants must serve at least 6 years with the Delaware National Guard.
Participants have a 10 year window of eligibility to use the program once entered.
The program has yearly limited funding and is currently funded at $490,000 / Fiscal year.
Eligible Degrees of Study: Eligible to receive one Associates & one Bachelor's Degree.
Eligible to receive one Certificate but must be approved by the Education Review Board.
Ineligible to enroll in Associates or Bachelors if member already possesses that degree.

Public schools in Delaware are up to 100% tuition reimbursement:
Delaware Technical and Community College - $1236.00 per semester
University of Delaware - $4270.00 per semester
Delaware State University - $3240.50 per semester

Private schools in Delaware are reimbursed up to $243 per credit hour:
Goldey Beacom College
Springfield College (Delaware Campus only)
Strayer University (Christiana Campus only)
Wesley College
Delaware College of Art and Design
Widener University (Delaware Campus only)
Wilmington Unversity

Combining State Education Program with Federal Education Program Benefits:
OK to combine State Education Benefits with Montgomery GI Bill Benefits
OK to combine with the Federal Tuition Assistance not to exceed 100% tuition and fees
No Double Dipping -FTA, Grants, Scholarships & Employer benefits are deducted from payment:
State Tuition Program reimbursements can not exceed the member's actual paid (out of pocket) expense.

PAPERWORK PROCESS:

• Apply using DNG Form 600-1 Application and Contract signed by the Unit.
  
• Mail the application to the appropriate address listed on the back of the DNG Form 600-1.
  
• File DNG Form 600-4 Reimbursement Form (Once official grades or transcripts / college billing invoice has been obtained) attached required documents and mail form to the appropriate address on the back of the DNG Form 600-4.
  
• Member should receive a reimbursement check (via US Mail to the member's address listed on the reimbursement form) within 30 days upon receipt of receiving their reimbursement form.
• The State of Delaware has mandated and now requires members to fill out a STATE OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEE VENDOR ID REQUEST for direct deposit of State Tuition Reimbursement. Please go online to the site below and Click on "NEW" and complete entire form and submit. Or print out a State Employee W9 document and submit to the Education office.
  
• State of Delaware Electronic Form
  
• State of Delaware Forms