State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)

State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is sponsored by Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Offers tuition assistance for undergraduate degrees at University of Hawaiʻi system schools.

State Tuition Assistance Program – Hawai‘i Army National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program The Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) offers tuition assistance towards your undergraduate degree at the University of Hawaii system of schools statewide based upon available funding.

HIARNG Soldiers who qualify for STAP will receive tuition assistance in the form of a reimbursement payment after successfully completing a class that goes directly towards an undergraduate degree with a C- grade or higher. Fall/Spring Semester: Applications are due no later than 30 days after the start of classes. Submission of Grades and Financial Summary: Due 15 days after grades are posted.

Must submit to ng. hi. hiarng.

list. nghi-g1-education– [email protected] 100% tuition reimbursement for courses directly applicable to your first undergraduate degree. 50% tuition reimbursement for courses directly applied to your first masters degree.

Military grades of E1-E9, W1-W5, or O1-O3 A resident of the State of Hawaii as defined by the University of Hawaii (UH) Remain a satisfactory participant in your Unit An undergraduate student or an incoming freshman of the UH System of Schools If enlisted, have an ETS date equal to or greater than the last day of a class for which you are requesting tuition assistance Have completed their Advanced Individual Training (AIT) (an Exception to Policy (ETP) memo can be submitted to waive this requirement).

Newly accessed recruits in the HING within their initial enlistment contracts Officers (O1-O3)/Officer Candidates that do not have a bachelor’s degree Please ensure your STAP application is complete by submitting the following documents 30 days after the start of the course: HING Form 600-1 is completed and signed by the commander or designated unit representative and yourself.

Download the HING Form 600-1 (Version 9 – Effective SEP 2025) . Include a copy of your Financial Summary Account Balance that shows tuition cost and tuition payment made (Obtained from myUH Portal). Include a copy of your Class Schedule (Obtained from myUH Portal).

Include a copy of your Official Degree Plan (also known as Academic Pathway Report, obtained from myUH Portal). Here is a step-by-step guide (AO 27 May 2026) on how to acquire the required documents. Submit your application and the supporting documents before the deadline through the online STAP application portal for each spring and fall semester.

You can also submit them through email, postal mail, or hand carry to the HIARNG Education/Incentives Office (see below for email and mailing address).

Submit your STAP Application Online At the end of the class submit the following documents 15 days after grades are posted: Turn in your Grades using your Academic Pathway Report Turn in an updated Financial Summary Account Balance that shows tuition cost, payment, and financial aid programs utilized. Submit documents to [email protected] Need assistance finding your documents?

Use this guide here: Step-by-step guide for supporting documents (As of 27 May 2026) For questions regarding your incentive, please contact your Readiness NCO. HIARNG Education & Incentives Office Email: ng. hi.

hiarng. list. nghi-g1-education– [email protected] ATTN: G1 Education Services Office 91-1227 Enterprise Ave.

Bldg. 1784 Room 102A Education Service Officer Email: contact email above Student Loan Repayment Program Manager