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Paying for School
The Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. Retention and College Access Program provides Tuition Assistance (TA) to eligible members of the DC National Guard to support their educational goals. TA can be used in combination with Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), GI Bill benefits, and other funding sources.
All applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the course start date.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for DC National Guard TA, you must:
- Be a current member of the DC National Guard
- Have at least two (2) years of service remaining from the last day of the funded course
- Be in good standing (verified via the MOGS checklist)
- No SFPA, UIF, or pending adverse actions
What’s Covered
Eligible members may receive
- Up to $20,000 per year for tuition
- Up to $500 per year for eligible fees
Funding is available for the following
- Academic certificates
- Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees
- Undergraduate or graduate prerequisite courses
- Licensure programs
The Montgomery GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker
Earn monthly payments while attending school, providing additional financial support to cover expenses like books and living costs.
Exclusive Scholarships
Access Guard-only scholarship opportunities to help you reach your academic goals.
Required
Documents
Each application must include:
- TA Application – DCNG Form 10-02-01 (Adobe Webform)
- Statement of Understanding (Adobe Webform)
- Cost Verification from School
- Degree Plan
- Federal TA Summary or Proof of Ineligibility
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Participating
Schools
Your school must be registered in the DC Government Vendor Services Portal in order to receive tuition payments.
If your school is not currently registered, contact the Education Office for next steps.
School Vendor Registration Instructions
To receive payment for tuition assistance, your school must be registered as a vendor with the District of Columbia. Listed below are the steps your school needs to follow to register as a vendor with the District of Columbia:
Step 1: Gather Required Information
Before starting your registration, have the following ready:
- School Point of Contact (POC) name
- POC email address
- POC phone number
- A current IRS W-9 Tax Form (signed and dated within the last year)
Step 2: Register in the DC Vendor Portal
- Go to the DC Vendor Portal.
- Create an account or log in if your school already has one.
- Complete the vendor registration form.
- Upload current W-9 when prompted.
Step 3: Confirmation & Next Steps
- Once your registration is submitted, the DC Government will review your application.
- After approval, your school will be set up to receive payments for Tuition Assistance invoices.
- If additional information is needed, you will be contacted directly.
Need Help?
If you have questions during the registration process, please fill out the contact form below.