United States National Guard
TROY Welcomes Students from the National Guard
Troy University has proudly served members of the United States Air and Army National Guard for more than 50 years. Currently, in addition to working with members of the Guard who are completing degree programs, the University also plays an active role in the pre- and post- deployment Yellow Ribbon Re-integration Program.
The core goal of the partnership between the University and the Guard is to meet the educational needs of our guardsmen and women by offering a broad range of associate, bachelor and master degree programs through the three campuses in Alabama and through TROY Online.
Troy offers more than 140 fully online degree programs with flexible start terms.
Tuition Assistance, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Tuition Assistance
The State of Alabama offers an education assistance program for Alabama Guard members.
Learn More about Alabama TA Eligibility
National Guard members may be eligible for either federal or state-funded tuition assistance. To determine if your State offers a state-funded TA program, check with your unit on eligibility requirements and the application process.
Learn more about Federal TA eligibility
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Currently serving members of the National Guard, their spouses and dependents are eligible for the Troy Military and Family Scholarship that caps the cost of tuition at $250.00 per credit hour at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Military and Family Scholarship
Trojan Book Bag
Book Bag is your all-in-one, money-saving textbook solution. With Trojan Book Bag, you get all your required course materials before classes start for just $21 per
credit hour, saving you up to 50% on textbooks each semester. No last-minute shopping
or high-priced books — just convenience, affordability and stress-free learning. You're
automatically enrolled when you register for classes, so you can focus on what really
matters — your education. It's just one more reason why TROY is recognized among the
best colleges for military students.
TROY will cover the cost of books and course materials through the Trojan Book Bag
Program for actively serving military who receive tuition assistance.
Transfer Credits
In each of the undergraduate degree options available at TROY, there is scope for the award of transferable college credit based on an evaluation of the member's MOS, the Joint Services Transcript (JST) or CCAF Transcript, and the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE recommended credits, combined with results of CLEP and/or DANTES exams taken, can significantly shorten the time frame for reaching degree completion.
At the Graduate level, transfer credit may be awarded for the successful completion of programs of study for Professional Military Education.