Mississippi National Guard Education and Incentives Office

08/11/2025

Due to the outstanding use and growth of the SEAP Program, the Fall 25 application window has now closed. We have reached our funding limit for the current semester.

We will open the application window for the Spring 26 semester on December 1, 2025.

04/23/2025

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Take our quick survey if you’ve used or plan on using ARNG education benefits!

03/04/2025

So many things that are there to help you while you are IN school!

Our monthly marketing theme for March is Online Tools while you’re in school. Take a look at, https://nationalguard.com/education-programs/education-support-programs for a full list!

12/26/2024

A few changes along with the yearly cap for FTA!

Don’t forget to do your ArymyIgnitED 101 Training and get your Career Path Decide results before requesting FTA for the Spring Semester! Courses can be requested up to 60 days, but MUST be requested at least 8 DAYS PRIOR to the start date of that course. Go to https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student/ to start your TA request today!

12/23/2024

Myth: I’m a non-traditional student. On-campus life is not for me.
Fact: Even though you may be returning to school later in life, there are many opportunities for non-traditional students to be involved on campus. Check out you school’s veteran center or other veteran organizations.

12/11/2024

Changes are happening to FTA/CA. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns!

🚨𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐓𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐀 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!🚨

Take a look at the newly implemented FY25 FTA-CA policy changes!
Contact your State Education Office with any questions you have regarding these changes.
https://nationalguard.com/select-your-state

11/02/2024

Come see us at the 172 AW Family Day!

11/02/2024

Thinking about going back to college? Take a look at the various programs the Army National Guard has to help you maximize your college credits!

08/20/2024

To qualify to transfer your Post 9/11 GI Bill® education benefits (TEB), you must agree to a 4-year service obligation or have at least 4 years remaining until your MRD or ETS date. If you voluntarily separate from the ARNG prior to completing your 4-year obligation, your TEB will be terminated and any funds paid to your dependents will be recouped by the VA!

08/16/2024

TRYING TO INCREASE YOUR GENERAL TECHNICAL (GT) SCORE? The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) course provides Soldiers with instruction in English and math. The goal of the course is to improve job performance, prepare Soldiers for more advanced schooling, increase reenlistment options, and enhance trainability. The Peterson’s Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) is a virtual option Soldiers can use in conjunction with BSEP or by itself.

08/13/2024

Did you know there is a FREE resource to help you increase your AFCT (ASVAB) score? An improved AFCT score could help you change your MOS/AFSC, or qualify you for OCS/WOCS. Contact our office for any testing needs!

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/

08/08/2024

Call our office for any Army Testing needs!

601-313-6300

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: Once I take the ASVAB I can’t raise my GT Score
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: You can’t retake the ASVAB but you can increase your GT score by taking the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT). Contact your state ESO to schedule a test.