The Education Services Office is here to serve you for all of your educational needs. We strive to be a great resource for all Service Members of the Louisiana National Guard, both past and present. We look forward to hearing from you!

Organization	Point of Contact	Email
Patriot Scholarship/State Tuition Exemption (STEP)/G.I. Bill/Kicker	Mr. Leonard Acker	leonard.c.acker.civ@army.mil
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Credentialing Assistance (CA) Army Personnel Testing	Mr. Darrel C. Ferdinand	darrrel.c.ferdinand.civ@army.mil
Incentive Manager (BONUS)	Mr. Christopher Iennusa Mrs. Wendolin Fontanez	christopher.f.iennusa.civ@army.mil wendolin.fontanez.mil@army.mil
Student Loan Repayment (SLRP)	Mr. Stephen Imhoff Mr. Robert Walker	stephen.k.imhoff.civ@army.mil robert.s.walker34.mil@army.mil
Education Service Officer (ESO)	–	–

 

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Programs

• State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)
• GI Bill
• Federal Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Credentialing Assistance (CA)
• Testing
• Military Friendly Schools in Louisiana

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Education Links

 

Education Bulletin-OCT

Free Programs:
OASC Academic Skills Training:
https://oasc-academic-skills-training/bill/
MilEd Benefits:
https://www.dantes.doded.mil/Resources/MilEdBenefits.html
Free Tutoring for Service Members and Dependents
www.tutor.com/military

Publications: FY23 ARNG Education Handbook Education Programs Contacts Credentialing Assistance Facts Education Support Programs College Planning & Assistance Federal Tuition Assistance GI Bill Ch1606 GI Bill Transfer Education Benefits GI Bill Comparison Chart Education Bulletin-SEP Education Bulletin-OCT
GI Bill Resources: Veterans Administration www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ Apprenticeship http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/	Military Transcripts: Military Transcripts https://jst.doded.mil VMET: Officer Credits https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps Promotion Point Certification www.hrc.army.mil CGSC: Command and General Staff College http://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/cgsc
Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance: Army Education, Credentialing, and Tuition Opportunities www.armyignited.army.mil Scholarships Opportunities Scholarships for Military Children.pdf Credentialing Opportunities Army Credentialing Opportunities Online	Career Guidance/Planning: Army e-Learning www.atrrs.army.mil/selfdevctr/eLearningWelcome.aspx Military OneSource Education Help https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/specialty-consultations/education/Military OneSoure Kuder College & Career Planning Counseling Services www.dantes.kuder.com
Testing: DANTES (Education and Career-Planning Programs) www.dantes.doded.mil CLEP Exams (Testing out of College Courses) http://clep.collegeboard.org/military Study Materials http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod CLEP Testing Sites CLEP Testing Center Search	Scholarship Resources: Scholly – #1 College Scholarship App – Win Free Money for CollegeScholarships | CCMEScholarships | EANGUSMilitary Spouse ScholarshipsScholarship Programs – Fisher House FoundationScholarships | National Guard Association of the United StatesScholarships | The American LegionStudent Veteran Support – VFWAMVETS Scholarships – AMVETS National HeadquartersScholarships | Folds of HonorScholarships – Student Veterans of America®Google SVA Scholarship – Student Veterans of America®

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