Virginia National Guard

Virginia National Guard

1. Apply: VANG tuition assistance by VANG deadline. Student must submit promissory note and grade release form by VANG document package 1 deadline.

Semester:                              Application opens:                Submission Deadline:

2.  Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form

3.  Send official transcripts

• Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy
• Air Force
• All College Transcripts

4.  Make an appointment with

• Veteran Academic Advisor, Jeanmarie Corrado
• Military Benefits Official, Sharon Painter

5.  Enroll in courses required for education plan.

6.  Pay any fees and software charges. Student may utilize financial aid.

7.  Complete and pass course.  VANG will recoup tuition paid from student for any course with grade listed as failed, incomplete or withdrawn.

8.  Submit final grades by document package 2 deadline.

• Student is responsible for fees and books expenses.
• VANG will invoice Laurel Ridge any approved tuition charges.
• VANG tuition assistance will be recouped from the student for any course with grade listed as failed, incomplete or withdrawn.
• Cannot be used at the same time as Federal Tuition Assistance, such as ARMY TA
• Can be used at the same time as Chapter 1606
• Students using VANG can also use financial aid (FAFSA)

• Virginia National Guard FAQ’s
• Questions about state tuition assistance can be directed to Cynthia Gregg, [email protected] (434) 298-5833
• Questions about recoupments and grades can be directed to Jordan Fisher [email protected] (434) 298-597