Federal Programs
Browse federal programs available to military-connected families. Placeholder copy not final.
37 benefits
Michigan National Guard Childcare Assistance
Traditional (drill-status) Michigan National Guard members with children 12 and under receive a childcare stipend of $60 per child per day during weekend drills and annual training, up to 39 days per year.Active DutyVeteran
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Montana Military Family Relief Fund
Montana National Guard and Reserve members injured in combat during a federal contingency operation can receive a one-time $2,000 casualty-based grant to help offset costs related to the injury.Active DutyVeteran
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Nevada National Guard NSHE Registration Fee
Active members of the Nevada National Guard can register for courses at NSHE institutions without paying registration fees, including laboratory fees for covered courses.Active DutyVeteran
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NC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
Active drilling members of the NC Army or Air National Guard can get tuition reimbursed at NC-based schools, up to 100% of tuition and fees at community colleges and NC Promise…up to 100%
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NC state employees who are reservists or National Guard members called to active duty for more than 30 days receive differential pay from the state, meaning the state pays the…
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SC National Guard Annual Park Passport
Active members of the South Carolina National Guard can purchase the all-park annual passport for half price, receiving the same 50% discount as disabled and senior residents.Active DutyVeteran
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Virginia National Guard Income Tax Subtraction
Virginia National Guard members at the rank of O-6 and below can subtract up to $5,500 (or pay for 39 training days, whichever is less) in Guard pay from their Virginia state income taxes.Active DutyVeteran
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WV National Guard Educational Encouragement Program
Active members of the West Virginia National Guard can receive up to $10,000 per fiscal year in state tuition assistance toward tuition and allowable fees at any college or university.Active DutyVeteran
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Delaware National Guard Specialty License Plate
Active and former members of the Delaware National Guard can display a Delaware National Guard specialty license plate on their vehicle for a one-time fee through the DMV.Active DutyVeteran
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Virginia Veterans Cemetery
Virginia state law requires the Commonwealth to pay any burial fee for the spouse of a National Guard or Reserve member at a state veterans cemetery, regardless of whether the…Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Wyoming Guard Referral Incentive
Current Wyoming National Guard members receive a $500 cash payment when they refer someone who successfully enlists in the Wyoming National Guard.Active DutyVeteran
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Massachusetts National Guard Tuition and Fee
Active members of the Massachusetts National Guard can get both tuition and fees waived at all state colleges and universities.Active DutyVeteran
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Military Family Relief Fund
Families of Massachusetts National Guard members and Massachusetts-resident reservists who have deployed for at least 30 consecutive days may apply for a need-based grant of up to…Active DutyVeteranDependent
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