The Wisconsin Army National Guard is continuing its longstanding tradition of making higher education more accessible and affordable for young adults.
Those who enlist in the National Guard take orders from the president, just like those on active duty and the reserves, but they also take orders from the governor of their state.
That is why, during COVID, the mobile testing teams were comprised of National Guard soldiers.
By serving one weekend a month and two weeks every summer with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, soldiers can pursue higher education without the burden of excessive debt.
Soldiers of the Wisconsin Amry National Guard are eligible for the Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant, which covers up to 100% of tuition expenses at any University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System institution.
This grant is in addition to other federal educational benefits, such as the Montgomery GI Bill, and can be combined with scholarships or other financial aid, providing a comprehensive financial package that often covers the entirety of college costs.
Lt. Colonel Shannon Hellenbrand, the leader of the Recruiting and Retention Brigade for the Wisconsin Army National Guard explained, “Our goal is to ensure that financial constraints do not limit the bright young minds of Wisconsin from achieving their educational dreams.”
