National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
If you are a member of the Virginia National Guard or thinking about joining, you might qualify for tuition assistance offered by the State.
Members of the Virginia National Guard who have completed basic military training, and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets who have completed the Leadership Development and Assessment course, are eligible to apply.
Tuition assistance, which applies only to tuition and books, is paid directly to your school. If you accept this benefit, you agree to serve in the Virginia National Guard for two years after completing your coursework. You’ll need to submit your grades within 30 days of the end of each semester.
If you leave the service, fail the course, or don’t maintain your GPA, you’ll have to repay the funds.
Application deadlines:
- Fall Semester: July 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer Semester: April 1
The National Guard Education Service Office (ESO) will send an official Memorandum listing students approved for each semester directly to UMW’s Student Accounts Office. The fund will be posted to your account once UMW invoices the Army. In the meantime, you will see a memo on your account indicating an expected payment.
Inquiries can be made to:
Virginia Army National Guard
JFHQ, G1 Education Office
BLDG 316 Fort Pickett
Blackstone VA 23824
For more information, contact the Virginia National Guard at 434-298-6222.
