You can be a full-time student at North Georgia, participate in the Corps of Cadets, take Army ROTC courses, and be a soldier in the Georgia Army National Guard all at the same time!  

We are the only university in Georgia with an Army National Guard unit that trains on campus. Our unique partnership with the Georgia Army National Guard allows you to take advantage of the many financial benefits of being a soldier in the Guard, while being a full-time Cadet.

There are many benefits! 

• Get paid monthly for one weekend of training and two weeks in the summer.
• Use the pay and benefits you earn from the Guard, the Veteran's Administration, the State of Georgia and Army ROTC,  to pay most of your college bills!
• Participate in a world-class leadership development and education program complemented by the training programs of the National Guard, making you extremely marketable to employers after graduation.
• Earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the Georgia Army National Guard or the Regular Army when you graduate.
• Train with the Guard Detachment on campus. You will not need to commute to drill!
• You will receive $337 per month tax free Montgomery GI Bill for every month you are in college as a full-time student. Depending on your military occupational specialty (MOS), you may be eligible to receive a "kicker" to the GI Bill up to an additional $350 per month.
• Enlistment Bonus - Up to $10,000 (depending on needs of the Guard).
• Tuition Assistance - The Guard will pay up to $4,500 per year for your tuition and fees.  Tuition assistance can be used as a "second payer" to the HOPE.

 Jobs in the National Guard:  

• Infantry
• Armor
• Artillery
• Engineering
• Transportation
• Maintenance
• Military Police
• Military Intelligence
• Aviation
• Medical

Jobs in the Civilian World: 

• Get job assistance after your graduate. Go to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve link:  http://www.esgr.net/  

 Not everyone can participate! Qualifications:

• You must apply for and be accepted for admission to North Georgia (graduate high school with a college-preparatory or dual diploma, have at least a 2.5 high school GPA, and score 480 on the Critical Reading and 440 on the Math portion of the SAT, or 18 Math and 20 English on the ACT.  Meeting the minimum academic standards do not guarantee you admission.  To determine what your chances are for admission, go to www.northgeorgia.edu/chance ).
• You must be physically fit and meet the Army's height, weight, mental stability, and physical health standards for enlistment.
• You must want to serve your country in uniform, enjoy a physical and mental challenge, and want to be a leader.

Your obligations:

• You will enlist for six years. This enlistment will be terminated if you accept a commission as a lieutenant the day you graduate with a bachelor's degree.
• Attend Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training.
• Train one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer with your Guard unit and/or the Guard unit on campus.

 Steps to participate:

1. Schedule a personal visit and tour with the Cadet Recruitment Center by calling 888-413-9366.
2. Apply to North Georgia. You can be begin the application process by clicking here.
3. Contact a Guard Recruiter near your home.

 Georgia Military Scholarship (Deadline is 10 March)

You can apply for a "Georgia Military Scholarship." The GMS is a full scholarship that pays for room, meals, tuition, fees, books, and uniforms. When combined with Guard drill pay, the Montgomery GI Bill, and ROTC stipend, you will make thousands of dollars you won't need to pay for college.  

In order to qualify, you must meet the qualifications to enlist in the Guard; have a 3.0 GPA in a college-prep curriculum; be a resident of Georgia; be nominated by a member of the Georgia General Assembly; and you must score at least 480 on the Critical Reading component of the SAT and 440 on the math (or 18 math and 20 English ACT).  

Contact your local Guard recruiter. For an application and additional information, go to Cadet Scholarships.

Why the Georgia Army National Guard? 

The history of the National Guard goes back more than 360 years - before there was a "United States of America." In the face of danger, the farmers, doctors, and blacksmiths of the Massachusetts Bay Colony banded together to protect their families and property. The concept of the citizen-soldier was born. Ever since, citizen-soldiers have helped write the history of America.  

Today, more than 350,000 men and women continue the tradition of the citizen-soldier as members of the Army National Guard. Peace... Disaster... Conflict... the Georgia National Guard is there. No matter the situation, you can always count on the Guard to be there for the citizens of the state and nation. Proud of their dual mission, the guard serves the Governor during peace, disaster, and local civil unrest; while in time of conflict, the Guard serves the President.  

Go to www.1800goguard.com or www.gaguard.com for more information.   

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