Application Deadlines

• Spring:  1 December - 1 February

• Summer:  1 April - 1 June

• Fall:  1 August - 1 October

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What's Covered

We cover full in-state tuition and mandatory fees at:

• All 8 Wyoming Community Colleges

• The University of Wyoming

🔗Payment details

Attending a private institution or using a DOD AU-ABC partner school? Coverage is limited.

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Who is Eligible?

To use this benefit, you must:

• Complete Basic Training or Officer Candidate School

• Be in good standing with the Wyoming National Guard

• Be eligible for reenlistment or continued service

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher

• Reapply each term you want to use the benefit

Program Guidelines

Each member is eligible for two educational goals, such as:

• A Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, or PhD

• A full pathway (Certificate → Associate → Bachelor’s) counts as one goal

✅ Courses must count toward your degree
🚫 Recreational or repeated courses are not eligible
🔄 Switching programs? You must show significant credit transfer to get approval.

Transfer to a Dependent - Now Available

You can now transfer one of your two degrees to a college-aged dependent.

Requirements:

• Dependent must be listed in DEERS

• You must have completed a 6-year enlistment

• You must reenlist for an additional 4 years from the date of transfer

• Submit a Transfer of Benefit form

• Remain in the WYNG while the benefit is being used

• Only one degree can be transferred

• You and your dependent cannot use the benefit at the same time

Required Service Commitment

Using State TA comes with a service obligation to the Wyoming National Guard.

First Degree:

• 6 year commitment to the WYNG

• 2 year commitment to the WYNG after final use of benefit

Second Degree:

• Completed 6 year commitment to the WYNG

• Additional 4 year commitment to the WYNG

• 2 year commitment to the WYNG after final use of benefit

⚠️ All service must be in actively drilling status.

Failure to meet obligations will result in repayment of funds.

Important to Know

• You have 10 years to complete your program

• Courses from different schools are allowed if they apply to your degree

• Late applications are not accepted

• Withdrawing from courses may require repayment

How to Apply (Each Term)

1. Log in to the WYMD State Benefits portal

2. Complete an education application

3. Attach your unofficial transcript (for returning students)

4. Click SUBMIT

5. Acknowledge the EA Agreement

What's Next

After submitting your application, 

1. Your unit confirms you're in good standing

2. WYMD reviews your application

3. You and your school receive notification of approval

📌 Don’t forget to check the Home Page Messages on the portal for updates!

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Need Help?

We’re here for you:

Jenna Chapin, Benefits Supervisor | 307-777-8160 | jenna.chapin@wyo.gov

Aneda Jaramillo, Benefits Analyst | 307-777-8159 | aneda.jaramillo1@wyo.gov

Legal Authority

This program is administered under Wyoming State Law:  W.S. 19-9-501 through 504