Ohio National Guard Education Programs and Services
You can serve in the National Guard while you complete your college education. The Guard offers many programs to help you pay for tuition and other educational expenses.
Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program ~ ONGSP.Ohio.gov
The Ohio National Guard provides tuition benefits for undergraduate degrees for Ohio Army and Air National Guard Members to state colleges and university. Credits are based on enlistment.
ONGSP.Ohio.gov
SCHOLARSHIP SITE
1st step is to go to ongsp.ohio.gov to Request a New Account.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS
Information on how to: Set up your account; Submit applications; Deadlinesand FAQs.
CONTACT INFO
GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVATION ISSUES
ng.oh.oharng.mbx.ong-scholarship@mail.mil
Lonny.R.Kirby.nfg@mail.mil
614-336-7143
Accredited Post secondary Institutions & Programs
Federal Tuition & Credentialing Assistance
Provides assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Solider's professional and personal self-development goals. Support is available for both classroom and distance learning courses but must be offered by schools that are registered in GoArmyEd and accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Email ONG Education and Incentives Office for assistance
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
ARNG HANDBOOK - Chapter 3: FTA Program
Tuition Assistance Statement of Understanding
FTA Policy Changes - effective 5 August 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Army Credentialing Assistance
ARNG HANDBOOK - Chapter 4:Credentialing Assistance
ArmyIgnited Flyer
Student Overview
Create Student User Account
ArmyIgnited FAQs
GI Bill Program and Benefits
The GI Bill is a federally funded program administered by the military services and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Assistance may be used for college degree and certificate programs, co-op training, technical or vocational courses, flight training, apprenticeships or on-the-job training, hightech training, licensing and certification tests, entrepreneurship training, certain entrance examinations, and correspondence courses.
Email ONG Education and Incentives Office for assistance
614-336-7293
Resources
ARNG HANDBOOK - Chapter 2: GI Bill Programs
GI Bill® Comparison Chart
Montgomery GI Bill: Selected Reserve Chapter 1606 (MGIB-SR)
Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33
Montgomery GI Bill: Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Chapter 30
GI Bill "Kicker"
How to Apply for GI Benefits
The "Forever GI Bill"
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs links
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Education and Training Benefits
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
How to Apply for GI Bill and related benefits
Additional Programs
Financial Aid Resources
Education Support Programs
Education Counseling Services
Registered Apprenticeship and On-the-job Training Programs
Troops to Teachers Program
Spouse Education Support
Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Scholarship
AIR
Educational Benefits in the Ohio Air National Guard include the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP), the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve, the GI Bill Kicker, and Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) for Active Guard Reserve Members.
For questions about what benefits you are entitled to, reach out to your wing representative.
121st AW (Columbus, OH)
GI Bill, Kicker, ONGSP
Email 121st representative for assistance
614-492-3563
Federal TA
Email 121st representative for assistance
614-492-3520
178th AW (Springfield, OH)
GI Bill, Kicker, ONGSP
Email 178th representative for assistance
937-327-2399
Federal TA
Email 178th representative for assistance
937-327-2179
179th AW (Mansfield, OH)
GI Bill, Kicker, ONGSP
Email 179th representative for assistance
419-520-6207
Federal TA
Email 179th representative for assistance
419-520-6168
180th AW (Toledo, OH)
GI Bill, Kicker, ONGSP
Email 180th representative for assistance
419-868-4070
Federal TA
Email 180th representative for assistance
419-868-4344