Financial Assistance Opportunities through the United States Army

Pennsylvania Army National Guard

100 percent tuition assistance upon completion of basic combat training
Monthly drill pay according to rank (generally $150–$200)
Enlistment bonuses according to selected job field, up to $5,000
Eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill upon completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), currently $329 per month while enrolled in classes. Students can also receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month depending on job selected.
Eligible for federal tuition assistance up to $4,500 per year
Loan repayment of up to $50,000 for existing student loans
Enlistment contract is for eight years. Six years will be active drilling (one weekend a month, two weeks per year) and two years in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).Pennsylvania Army National Guard

Eligible for enrollment in the Simultaneous Membership Program in the third year of college with Army ROTC. If AIT qualified, contracted cadets receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month. Contracted cadets receive a monthly ROTC stipend of $450 to $500 per month.
Obligation after college is eight years, with six years of active drilling followed by two years in the IRR. Cadets may also compete for an active duty assignment.
Upon graduation from college, graduates of Army ROTC receive a federal commission as Second Lieutenants.

Eligible for federal tuition assistance up to $4,500 per year upon completion of basic combat training
Monthly drill pay according to rank (generally $175–$200)
Enlistment bonuses according to selected job field, up to $20,000
Eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill upon completion of Advanced Individual Training, currently $333 per month while enrolled in classes. Students can also receive a GI Bill kicker of $100 to $350 per month depending on job selected.
Enlistment contract is for eight years. Six years will be active drilling (one weekend a month, two weeks per year) and two years will be in the IRR.
Loan repayment up to $50,000 for existing loans or loans acquired during enlistment.Army Reserve Benefits

Eligible for enrollment in the Simultaneous Membership Program in the second year of college with Army ROTC. If AIT qualified, contracted cadets receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month. Contracted cadets receive a monthly ROTC stipend of $450 to $500 per month.
Obligation after college is eight years, with six years of active drilling followed by two years in the IRR. Cadets may also compete for an active duty assignment.
Upon graduation from college, graduates of Army ROTC receive a federal commission as Second Lieutenants.

	Civilian Professional	Army Officer
Vacation	Two weeks per year	30 days per year
Sick Leave	Limited	Unlimited, with full pay and allowances
Medical/Dental	Possible professional discount	Free
Travel	At own expense	Military facilities around the world and space on available flights overseas
Recreation	At own expense	Officers Club, golf courses, fitness centers, etc., at reduced rates. Planned family activities
Continued Education	Possible reimbursement	Programs available for tuition. Army pays 75 percent of all tuition cost
Retirement	Social Security at 62 and own retirement plan	Eligible for retirement after twenty years. Active service
Pay Raises	As determined by civilian institution	Automatic raises every two years
Shopping	Civilian stores	Reduced prices at Base Exchange and Commissary, Garden Shop, etc.
Relocation Allowance	At own expense	Household goods moved at government expense, plus moving allowances
Life Insurance	At own expense	$400,000 term policy for only $25 per month
Job Security	Seniority lost when relocating	Secure! Your security moves with you.