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Educational Assistance Program
The Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program was
created by the Oklahoma legislature
and signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt in 2022. The legislation created the Oklahoma National Guard Education Assistance Fund - a revolving fund administered by the
Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education
- that pays for Oklahoma National Guard members' tuition as well as mandatory and academic fees at Oklahoma's public colleges and universities.
EAP Applications Open:
Fall Semester - April 1 - June 30
Spring Semester - October 1 - December 31
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for EAP benefits?
Currently serving Oklahoma National Guard members who:
Have at least one year remaining on their enlistment contract with the Oklahoma National Guard from the beginning of semester.
Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 Undergraduate or 3.0 for Graduate at the end of each semester.
Pursuing their first undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.
Service members with suspension of favorable actions flags are not eligible for EAP benefits.
How do I apply for EAP benefits?
Step 1: Service Members must submit a completed OKNG
EAP Service Member Certification form
to their commander or commander's delegate.
Step 2: Once EAP Service Member Certification form has been submitted, Service Members must fill out the EAP Request Form at
https://ok.ng.mil/EAP
.
Any EAP Request form submitted without a Service Member Certification form will not be considered for payment.
Is EAP only for undergraduate degrees?
No, the EAP covers up to 40 hours of tuition and fees for students seeking their first graduate degree.
Can I use EAP for a professional degree, certificate or vo-tech.?
No, non-degree, professional degrees and certificates or second degree seeking students will not be processed for EAP.
EAP funds cannot be applied to costs for aviation programs or executive MBA programs.
What happens if I fail to meet eligibility requirements, fail a course or drop out after the add/drop date?
If an OKNG Service Member fails to meet eligibility requirements, EAP funds will be recouped and the Service Member will be responsible for payment.
If an OKNG Service Member fails a course or withdraws after the add/drop date, the student will be responsible for payment.
Semester hours taken will also be counted toward the service member's 120/40 hours taken
I serve in the Oklahoma National Guard but live out of state, do I qualify?
Oklahoma National Guard members who live outside of Oklahoma's borders qualify for the same educational benefits as Guard members who live within Oklahoma's borders.
Is this benefit only for Air National Guard or Army National Guard?
Members of both the Oklahoma Air and Army National Guard qualify.
What schools can I use the EAP at?
The EAP can be used at any school on the Public Colleges and Universities found at
https://www.okhighered.org/state-system/colleges-universities/list.shtml
.
The EAP cannot be used at Independent or Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Who do I contact if I need help completing the form?
Email
ng.ok.okarng.mbx.education-
incentives@army.mil
if you have trouble completing the form.
Resources and References
Form -
OKNG EAP Service Member Certification form
Link -
House Bill 2257