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 academic plan.

6.  Forward VANG approval to Sharon Painter

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

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  VANG will recoup tuition paid from student for any course with grade listed as failed, incomplete or withdrawn.

9.  Submit final grades by document package 2 deadline.

10. Students are encouraged to apply for Federal Tuition Assistance, such as Army IgnitED, prior to VANG tuition assistance. Note: When using Army IgnitED, VANG tuition assistance cannot be utilized for the same course.

• 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• VANG tuition assistance will be recouped from the student for any course with grade listed as failed, incomplete or withdrawn.
• Federal Tuition Assistance, such as ARMY TA, can not be utilized for same course.  Students are encouraged to apply for Federal Tuition Assistance prior to VANG tuition assistance.
• 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