The Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP) provides tuition assistance to members of the Michigan National Guard who are attending any public or private college, university, vocational school, technical school or trade school located in Michigan.

Public Act 259 of 2014 established the Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP) to provide tuition assistance to members of the Michigan National Guard who are attending any public or private college, university, vocational school, technical school or trade school located in Michigan.

• Training Programs - up to $6,000
• Certificate Programs - up to $6,000
• Master's Degree - up to $6,000
• Associate's Degree - up to $14,400
• Baccalaureate Degree - up to $14,400

MINGSTAP is available to members of the Michigan National Guard who (1) are active in the National Guard (including the traditional service of one weekend/month and two weeks/year; (2) are not absent without leave or under MCMJ or UCMJ charges; and (3) meet the additional criteria established by the TAG consistent with the guard's recruiting and retention requirements.

Public Act 33 of 2023 expands eligibility for tuition assistance to spouses and dependents of National Guard members. It allows one or more of the following individuals who are family members of the eligible person to utilize the eligible person’s tuition assistance established under this act. Spouses and dependents are described as:

• A lawfully married spouse.
• A dependent child, stepchild, or legally adopted child who has graduated high school or obtained a high school diploma equivalent certificate, or who has turned 18 years of age, and who must use the eligible person's tuition assistance before turning 26 years of age.

Need help or have questions about MINGSTAP? Come see us during MINGSTAP office hours on Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

We are available to assist you and/or your dependent navigate the application or reimbursement process for MINGSTAP. We can help with your annual application process, member profile, submitting invoices or technical difficulties. We are here to help and look forward to working with you. 

Online Office Hours
Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.

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Primary Contact
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
State Operations - Office of Financial Services
3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517-481-7640
Fax: 517-481-7644
Email: dmva-member-benefit-prog@michigan.gov