FY25 ARNG EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Important! This survey will be conducted from 1 April thru 30 June 2025

Your feedback is important! We are seeking your input to ensure ARNG education programs and services are meeting Soldier needs. This is an important national survey conducted every two years with all 54 states and territories. Please complete this survey and add your comments where applicable to help us, help you obtain your educational goals and objectives!

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* 1. Which State National Guard are you currently assigned to?

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* 2. What unit are you currently assigned to?

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* 3. What is your current status with the Army National Guard?

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your rank range?

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* 5. What is your age range?

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* 6. How long have you served in the Army National Guard?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

4 - 6 years

7 - 12 years

13 - 19 years

20 or more years

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* 7. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Have you earned a professional/vocational certification, credential, or license?

Yes

In-Process

If Yes or In-Process, please specify which credential(s)

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* 9. What is your preferred mode of instruction for college/training courses?

Resident/Traditional Classroom

Online/Distance Learning

Blended Training (Combination of resident and online)

Independent/Self Paced

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following education programs/services HAVE YOU USED? (Select all that apply)

Federal Tuition Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

Credentialing Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

State National Guard Tuition Assistance

GI Bill Programs - No Active Duty (Chapter 1606/MGIB-SR, Kicker)

GI Bill Programs - With Active Duty (Ch30/MGIB-AD, Ch33/Post-9/11, Transfer of Education Benefits)

Army Personnel Testing (AFCT for GT Improvement, SIFT for Flight Testing, Language Testing)

College Credit Equivalency Exams and Reimbursement through DANTES (i.e. CLEP or DSST)

Joint Services Transcript (JST)

Education Counseling from your State Education Office (i.e. ESO, ESS, Guidance Counselor, or GI Bill Manager)

Online Education Planning Tools (TA Decide, Career Path Decide, College Navigator, College Scorecard, Kuder Journey, GI Bill Comparison Tool, O*Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, etc.)

Online Education Support Tools (OASC, Tutor.com, MWR Library, Coursera, Khan Academy, Federal Academic Alliance, Massive Open Online Course, etc.)

None - I've never used any of these programs/services

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the following education programs/services are you CURRENTLY USING? (Select all that apply)

Federal Tuition Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

Credentialing Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

State National Guard Tuition Assistance

GI Bill Programs - No Active Duty (Chapter 1606/MGIB-SR, Kicker)

GI Bill Programs - With Active Duty (Ch30/MGIB-AD, Ch33/Post-9/11, Transfer of Education Benefits)

Army Personnel Testing (AFCT for GT Improvement, SIFT for Flight Testing, Language Testing)

College Credit Equivalency Exams and Reimbursement through DANTES (i.e. CLEP or DSST)

Joint Services Transcript (JST)

Education Counseling from your State Education Office (i.e. ESO, ESS, Guidance Counselor, or GI Bill Manager)

Online Education Planning Tools (TA Decide, Career Path Decide, College Navigator, College Scorecard, Kuder Journey, GI Bill Comparison Tool, O*Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, etc.)

Online Education Support Tools (OASC, Tutor.com, MWR Library, Coursera, Khan Academy, Federal Academic Alliance, Massive Open Online Course, etc.)

None - I am NOT currently enrolled in an education program

None - I AM currently enrolled in an education program but I am not using any of these programs/services

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following education programs/services do you PLAN TO USE? (Select all that apply)

Federal Tuition Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

Credentialing Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

State National Guard Tuition Assistance

GI Bill Programs - No Active Duty (Chapter 1606/MGIB-SR, Kicker)

GI Bill Programs - With Active Duty (Ch30/MGIB-AD, Ch33/Post-9/11, Transfer of Education Benefits)

Army Personnel Testing (AFCT for GT Improvement, SIFT for Flight Testing, Language Testing)

College Credit Equivalency Exams and Reimbursement through DANTES (i.e. CLEP and DSST)

Joint Services Transcript (JST)

Education Counseling from your State Education Office (i.e. ESO, ESS, Guidance Counselor, or GI Bill Manager)

Online Education Planning Tools (TA Decide, Career Path Decide, College Navigator, College Scorecard, Kuder Journey, GI Bill Comparison Tool, O*Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, etc.)

Online Education Support Tools (OASC, Tutor.com, MWR Library, Coursera, Khan Academy, Federal Academic Alliance, Massive Open Online Course, etc.)

None - I don't plan on using any of these programs/services

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Rank the following in regard to how important they are/were to funding your education/training. (#1 is most important, #6 is least important)

Federal Tuition Assistance Program

Scholarships/Grants

Credentialing Assistance Program

GI Bill Programs (MGIB-SR, MGIB-AD, Post-9/11, TEB, etc.)

FAFSA/Pell Grant

State National Guard Tuition Assistance Program

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* 14. Which of the following education programs/services would you like to see started or expanded?

College courses conducted at a National Guard armory/facility

Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)/GT improvement course conducted at a National Guard armory/facility

Army Personnel Testing services (i.e. AFCT, SIFT, Language tests) conducted at a National Guard armory/facility

DANTES test reimbursement for CLEP/DSST

State Tuition Assistance Program

Federal Tuition Assistance Program

Credentialing Assistance Program

GI Bill Programs

Education counseling (through State Education office)

College degree planning assistance

Computer access at unit/armory

Marketing of ARNG education information (i.e. Unit briefings, flyers, online information, social media)

None - There is no need to start or expand any ARNG education program or service

Please explain what would you what like to see started or expanded

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* 15. Which of the following fields of study interest you the most?

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What is your current education goal/objective?

Earn a Vocational/Professional Certification, Credential, or License

Earn an Academic Certificate

Earn an Associate’s Degree

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

Earn a Master’s Degree

Earn a Post Master's Degree

Earn a Doctoral Degree

None - I do not have an education goal/objective at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What outcomes do you hope to achieve by accomplishing your education goal/objective?

Learn a foreign language

Improve GT/Line Score(s) for MOS changes

Become a Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer

Enhance my current military job/career

Enhance my current civilian job/career

Get a better job or a new job

Improve my chances for promotion

Personal achievement/enrichment

None at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Which barriers have prevented you from starting/continuing your education journey? (Select all that apply)

No desire/interest

Too expensive, can't afford it

Not enough time due to military commitments/requirements

Not enough time due to civilian job

Not enough time due to personal commitments

Not eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Not eligible for Credentialing Assistance (CA)

Not eligible for State Tuition Assistance Program (STA)

Not eligible for GI Bill programs

Lack of transportation

Lack of child care

Application process is too lengthy/complicated

Desired program is not available

I already have my desired degree or credential

None - There are no barriers preventing me from starting/continuing my education journey

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How knowledgeable are you about your 'State' National Guard Tuition Assistance Program?

Not knowledgeable (I don't know the process, rules, and/or benefits)

Somewhat knowledgeable (I'm somewhat familiar with the process, rules, and/or benefits)

Very knowledgeable (I know the process to apply, rules, and benefits)

My state doesn't have a State National Guard Tuition Assistance Program

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* 20. Have you ever downloaded your Joint Services Transcript (JST) and provided it to a college/university for evaluation of your military training/experience for college credit?

YES, and I received sufficient/reasonable credit for my military training and experience

YES, but I received only minimal credit for my military training and experience

YES, but I received no credit for my military training and experience

YES, I have downloaded my JST but I have never submitted it to an academic institution

NO, I have never downloaded my JST

NO, I have never heard of the JST

If you submitted your JST to an academic institution, please indicate which ones provided a college credit evaluation.

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* 21. What is the PRIMARY method you receive information on ARNG education programs and services?

State Education Office (ESO, ESS, GI Bill Manager, etc.)

Unit Chain of Command (Readiness NCO, Training NCO, First Sergeant, Commander, etc.)

Recruiting and Retention NCO (RRNCO)

State Online Resources (State web page, Facebook page, etc.)

NGB Online Resources (www.NationalGuard.com, ARNG Education Facebook page, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Federal Online Resources (VA Web site, DANTES, Military OneSource, etc.)

Peers (other Soldiers, friends, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Rank the following according to how you prefer to receive information about ARNG education programs and services. (#1 is most preferred, #6 is least preferred)

Face to Face Briefings

Online Briefings/Webinars

Printed Materials (Flyers, brochures, pocket cards, flip books, etc.)

Electronic (Email/text)

Internet/Web Sites (State/Federal National Guard Websites, DVA, DANTES, etc.)

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

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* 23. When was the last time you received an education briefing?

Within the last year

Over 1 year ago

Over 2 years ago

Over 3 years ago

Never

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* 1. Which State National Guard are you currently assigned to?

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* 2. What unit are you currently assigned to?

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* 3. What is your current status with the Army National Guard?

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* 4. What is your rank range?

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* 5. What is your age range?

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* 6. How long have you served in the Army National Guard?

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* 7. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 8. Have you earned a professional/vocational certification, credential, or license?

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* 9. What is your preferred mode of instruction for college/training courses?

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* 10. Which of the following education programs/services HAVE YOU USED? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. Which of the following education programs/services are you CURRENTLY USING? (Select all that apply)

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* 12. Which of the following education programs/services do you PLAN TO USE? (Select all that apply)

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* 13. Rank the following in regard to how important they are/were to funding your education/training. (#1 is most important, #6 is least important)

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* 14. Which of the following education programs/services would you like to see started or expanded?

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* 15. Which of the following fields of study interest you the most?

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* 16. What is your current education goal/objective?

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* 17. What outcomes do you hope to achieve by accomplishing your education goal/objective?

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* 18. Which barriers have prevented you from starting/continuing your education journey? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. How knowledgeable are you about your 'State' National Guard Tuition Assistance Program?

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* 20. Have you ever downloaded your Joint Services Transcript (JST) and provided it to a college/university for evaluation of your military training/experience for college credit?

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* 21. What is the PRIMARY method you receive information on ARNG education programs and services?

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* 22. Rank the following according to how you prefer to receive information about ARNG education programs and services. (#1 is most preferred, #6 is least preferred)

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* 23. When was the last time you received an education briefing?

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* 24. What does your State Education Office do that assists you the most?

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* 25. What can your State Education Office do to assist you more?