I am aware that I may receive up to $4,500 dollars per fiscal year at a rate of $250 (semester) 167 (quarter) and 16.66 (clock) credit. ARNG FTA does not cover a course rendering continuing education units (CEUs).

I understand that ARNG FTA is available to active drilling Guard members on a first come/first serve basis. I understand it is not a guaranteed benefit and is only available based on federal funding.

I understand that ARNG FTA funding is used for course work related to high school, certificates/licenses, Associates, Bachelors, Masters/first professional degrees only.

I understand and agree to reimburse or suffer "recoupment" action for tuition paid if I withdraw, fail, or do not complete a FTA funded course (except for reasons beyond my control as determined by the State Education Service Officer (ESO) or National Guard Bureau). Additional courses will not be authorized for FTA funding when the grades for previous coursework have not been submitted and received by the ESO.

All officers who accept FTA and check yes on this SOU Agreement affirm their agreement to the Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) or Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) requirements, whichever applies, as stipulated in this paragraph.All Active Duty officers and commissioned warrant officers (including ARNG AGR officers) receiving FTA agree to complete at least a two years of additional Active Duty service commencing upon the ending date of the last class for which FTA was received.All Selected Reserve officers and commissioned warrant officers receiving FTA agree to complete at least four years of additional Selected Reserve Duty service commencing upon the ending date of the last class for which FTA was received.

Enlisted Soldiers, warrant officers, and TPU warrant officers (without commissions) must have sufficient time remaining in their term of service to complete the class/s, including Distance Learning courses, for which FTA was received before their ETS unless involuntarily separated.

I understand that ARNG FTA is not a guaranteed benefit, and that I must be a satisfactory participant to remain eligible for this program.

I understand that if I decide not to use tuition assistance or if I make any changes to the application, I must notify my state’s ARNG Education Service Office.

I understand that ARNG FTA must be applied by ARNG Education Office guidelines or no later than thirty days after the start of the class for which I am seeking funding if no State guidelines exist. (See State FTA Manager for your state’s guidelines)

I understand that if grades or completion notification from my school is not submitted to the education office within 60 days of originally scheduled course completion date, my account will be locked and ARNG FTA privileges will be suspended until all grades or notifications are received and updated.

I understand that by completing a FTA application I am consenting to the release of financial information and grades from my school to my State Education Services Office. I also understand that it is my primary responsibility to submit grades.

I understand that I must be a participating member of ARNG at time of course start date and remain a participating member through the course end date.

I understand that I must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher after completing 15 SHs (or 22 1/2 quarter hours (QH) or 240 clock hours(CH)) of TA funded college credit.

I understand that I must submit an FTA application for each individual term of courses. I understand that I must submit a degree plan for record to my Education Services Office, to outline my goals prior to the completion of nine semester hours (SH) of course work.

I understand that additional benefits may be available to assist with the achievement of my educational goals. These benefits may be viewed at: http://www.virtualarmory.com/