SMP In-State tuition

[reesc]

Do out-of-state students receive eligibility for in-state tuition if they join the SMP program?

 

[FloridaDad]

NO......but some States offer top up money for SMP cadets.

 

[Just_A_Mom]

Do out-of-state students receive eligibility for in-state tuition if they join the SMP program?

In a lot of states - yes. When you enlist in the National Guard or Reserves, many states will give you in-state tuition. Virginia is one.
You need to contact the schools and see what the in-state tuition policy is. The folks in ROTC should also be able to tell you.

If your state is offering you money for SMP through the guard - you need to realize it's tied to serving in the NG after commissioning. If you go AD you will have to pay it back.

 

[clarksonarmy]

Don't think that's right...Choosing to go active will not require you to pay back TA provided by the guard or reserves. Accepting a GRFD scholarship will preclude from going AD. If you serve as a non scholarship SMP cadet for 4 years (3 years technically), you can still enter the active force when you graduate, and you won't have to pay anything back.

 

[Just_A_Mom]

To clarify - the TA is Federal and you are correct, it does not have to be paid back.
Some States offer their own incentives in the form of $$$ for college - if a cadet accepts State $$$ it comes with a contract to serve in that State guard.