Kentucky National Guard Education and Incentives

08/31/2024

World Distance Learning Day is celebrated on August 31st to recognize and embrace learning that takes place outside a physical classroom. It provides flexibility and opportunities to students around the world.

Learn more about how distance learning works with VA benefits: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/online-distance-learning/

08/31/2024

DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Spring applications must be submitted to our office by 1 OCT. Click “Apply For State TA” on our website for the form.

https://ky.ng.mil/Personnel-Services/Education-and-Incentives/

08/28/2024

Have you applied yet? State TA applications for Spring Term need to be turned in by 1 OCT. Click "Apply for State TA" on our website for the paper application.
https://ky.ng.mil/Personnel-Services/Education-and-Incentives/

08/23/2024

Take a look at the requirements for using your GI Bill for flight training!
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/flight-training/

08/19/2024

Happy National Aviation Day!
Are you interested in a career in Aviation? The ARNG has numerous positions in aviation to include aircraft mechanics, pilots, and more!

08/17/2024

Did I mention we have Credentialing Assistance? 😉
Pays up to $4,000 towards more than 2,000 certifications and licenses.

https://ky.ng.mil/Portals/59/Education%20and%20Incentives/Credentialing%20Assistance%20Flyer.pdf?ver=nedVtZMgg96LURmDAsi6qA%3d%3d

Two-thirds of jobs will require some form of postsecondary credential by 2031, and people without one are slowly realizing it. We've got to make our populace workforce ready by decreasing barriers to enrollment and increasing college-going rates.

08/17/2024

GI Bill doesn’t recoup for poor grades, but they can if you fail to finish the course.

If you drop a class or withdraw from a school entirely, you may need to pay us back for certain education benefit payments you’ve received.

In certain circumstances, we will make exceptions. Find out more: https://www.va.gov/resources/how-your-reason-for-withdrawing-from-a-class-affects-your-va-debt/

08/17/2024

SGT Kaitlyn Kinnaird explains education benefits to members of the 2113th Transportation Co following deployment to Poland.

08/14/2024

Testing is available by appointment each Tuesday in Frankfort. Fort Knox and Fort Campbell also provide testing.

Join us today for our monthly lunch and learn via MS TEAMS! Today’s topic is Army Personnel Testing! Come learn about the exams you can take to enhance your military career!
When: 1200 EST
Where: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3abc91682ce5344feea1b1a55f2d0a30d9%40thread.skype/1715788267637?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221b2183e0-9a7c-4f27-80b6-4a82cd2bab7e%22%7d

08/14/2024

Not all learning occurs in the classroom! Kentucky National Guard maintains a partnership with Djibouti and Ecuador.

https://ky.ng.mil/Home/State-Partnership-Programs/

08/09/2024

The Peterson's OASC (Online Academic Skills Course) and DANTES's Academic Skills Training (AST) are FREE to National Guard members, their family members, and DoD civilians and they have two NEW features; math remediation videos and the AFCT diagnostic tool (called the ACVAB diagnostic tool on the site). http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/DantesNet/

08/09/2024

Like families across the State, today we say goodbye to PFC Alfaro who leaves our office for Eastern Kentucky University. Our best wishes as she starts an exciting new chapter in her life.

08/09/2024

This shows the strength of National Guard members, and why employers seek them out! 🫡

08/08/2024

Congratulations to MSG Amy Parker on her promotion. She transfers from Education & Incentives to the 138th Field Artillery.

08/08/2024

GI Bill can reimburse a number of popular tests including ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, PCAT, MCAT, etc.

Its and VA is here with a

An often-overlooked benefit, License and Certification Reimbursement, can help reimburse you for testing fees!

Peek at the details here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/

08/08/2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced today that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2025-26 will be fully available by Dec. 1. Starting Oct 1, a new version of the form will be released for testing with a limited group of students and institutions, with a phased expansion to more applicants before the Dec release date. https://ow.ly/C5Qj50STntE

08/08/2024

Credentialing Assistance currently supports a private pilot’s license. GI Bill can be used for higher training.

GI Bill benefits can can be used for flight training programs. Take to the skies with VA support!

Check out how you can use your benefits to soar at https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/flight-training/

07/26/2024

GI Bill can reimbursement the ACT, SAT, GRE, and others. https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/

THREE fall ACT dates to choose from! ✏️ Register now to give yourself plenty of time to study: https://bit.ly/4bLnJf2

07/26/2024

With Fall semester right around the corner, don’t forget that Federal Tuition Assistance requests must be approved 8 days prior to the course start!

07/23/2024

Starting school this Fall? If you haven’t applied for GI Bill, you need to, VA normally takes 4-6 weeks to process.

07/23/2024

Here’s how KYARNG members take classes.
State TA, Federal TA, and GI Bill all support online programs. Let us know if you have questions!

07/16/2024

FY is running out. Credentialing Assistance is expected to be much smaller next FY. FTA is expected to remain mostly unchanged.

07/12/2024

URGENT NOTICE TO ALL USERS: ArmyIgnitED will undergo a major system update from Friday, 12 July at 1700 EDT until Tuesday, 16 July at 0800 EDT. You will not be able to access the system during this time. Please plan accordingly, and the ArmyIgnitED team thanks you for your patience.

07/08/2024

Get your questions answered about commissioning programs!

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/team/19%3adod%3aef1fa3b161ac48f393ae4de579ea9f8a%40thread.skype/conversations?groupId=0b083e5f-e8d4-406f-9b54-ef4463d35b9d&tenantId=fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43

07/08/2024

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: I need a bachelor's degree before becoming an officer.
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: You can be an officer once you complete 90 credit hours but you have to complete your bachelor’s degree within two years. If you're an officer candidate or company-grade officer, the National Guard can help you complete your bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to your promotion to the rank of captain.

07/04/2024

07/03/2024

The more you put in, the more you get out!

07/03/2024

Good advice. But don’t expect free parking on every campus! 😅💰

Should you bring your car with you to campus?
Hear from Erika Taylor, ’24, on the pros and cons of campus cars.

"One good thing about coming to Cumberlands is that you can bring a car in your first year. Most incoming freshmen start cheering on the inside when they hear that, and as someone with a car on campus, I understand. Still, as with most things in life, there are upsides and downsides that come with this."

https://bit.ly/4cOesEd

04/25/2024

Now hiring an Incentives Manager!
Permanent federal technician
GS 07/09, Frankfort KY

Requirements:
-KY Army National Guard Member
-Rank: E4-E6
-At least 1 year of HR experience
-Salary ranges $49k-$78k/yr

Primary Duty:
-Processing enlistment & extension bonuses

POC: Ms. Jennifer Miller
502-607-1916
[email protected]

Details and application:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/787844800