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Louisiana National Guard

100% Tuition Exemption

Louisiana State Law, RS 29:36.1 provides tuition exemption at any state funded college or vo-tech for members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Patriot Scholarship: Pays 100% of approved mandatory fees

Trying to figure out how to fund your college education?

Maybe just need additional money?

Give me a call today!

Example Plan

  • Join the Louisiana National Guard now
  • Attend every quarter Tuition Free
  • Montgomery GI Bill $493 a month for full time students, with an extra $350 a month for qualifying students
  • Earn more than $250 per month while serving one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer
  • Up to $20,000 in sign-on bonuses

*Length and dates may vary depending on job chosen and training availability.

For more information contact your Louisiana Tech Recruiter Today!

Recruiter: Sergeant First Class Chris Taylor
Office Location: Wyly Tower 14th Floor Office 1414
Phone Number: 318.355.9902
Email Address: christopher.r.taylor96.mil@army.mil

Learn more about the Louisiana National Guard

United States Army Reserve

ARMY EDUCATION BENEFITS

The Army Reserve will provide you educational funding to pay for college, and if you’ve already attended college, the Army Reserve will help you pay off your loans.

Army Reserve Educational Assistance Pathway

  • Enlist into the United States Army Reserve
  • Attend Army initial entry training during spring: Standard Training (miss one semester) or during the summer: Split Option Training (no missed classes)*
  • Return to school and receive educational assistance from the Select Reserve GI Bill $13,000 per year and the Select Reserve GI Bill Kicker up to $350 per month while being a full time student*
  • Receive Pay for Drilling with your Reserve Unit, one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer. You are also eligible for low cost health insurance
  • Receive credit for completing your Initial Entry Training and Advanced Initial Training that can be applied to your degree plan

*These are only examples and highlights of benefits. The specific details to include signing bonuses, and the length and dates of training may vary depending on job selection and training availability.

For more information contact your Army Reserve Recruiter Today!

300 West California Avenue  Ruston, LA  71270   318.255.6863

US ARMY RESERVE

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Cost of Attendance

The Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of the costs associated with attending Louisiana Tech University.  The elements associated with the cost of attendance include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Tuition and Fees
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  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
  • Living Expenses (Food and Housing)

To calculate your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Net Price Calculator.