The following is one of the military education benefits for Utah. You can view all the military education benefits for Utah here.
Utah National Guard (UTNG) Education: Currently, there are three different education benefits available to members of the UTNG.
1) The Montgomery GI Education Bill (requires a six year obligation). This pays the Soldier $282.00 per month tax-free while the Soldier is in school full-time. The total amount on this benefit is $10,152.00, or 14 years to expiration after the first payment is received. This is in addition to other financial aid the Soldier may be eligible to receive.
2) Federal Tuition Assistance pays up to 75% of tuition costs. In addition, college credits may be awarded for military training.
3) Tuition waiver can be awarded to 100% tuition waiver based upon GPA while attending a state institution of higher learning. A percentage (2.5%) of all state scholarships is awarded toward this program. Utah Public colleges/universities are: College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, and Weber State University.
4) State Tuition Assistance Program: Soldiers may receive up to $250 per semester hour. This amount cannot exceed 100% of the tuition cost for a course. The total amount of UTNG for each soldier is entitled to receive in a FY 06/07 will not exceed $4,500 per year.
Eligibility: Utah National Guard service member