When the National Guard armory in Roanoke was shut down this past December to make way for a new city park, four units that were head quartered there were able to move to Guard facilities in neighboring cities. The National Guard recruiting office that was based there, however, needed to remain in the area to fulfill its mission.
Eager to support the armed forces and the men and women who serve, National College stepped up to the plate and offered the National Guard office space on its Roanoke Valley Campus.
The partnership between the National Guard and National College is a logical one. The National Guard offers tuition assistance to soldiers who attend college, providing between 75% and 100% of tuition reimbursement. National College also offers military veterans and their spouses, including National Guard members, exclusive educational benefits including the Serving America Grant and Armed Services Spouse Appreciation Grant.
The National Guard offers part-time opportunities that require one weekend of service a month, and a two-week annual training each summer. For more information on National College’s military benefits, visit www.national-college.edu/military.
