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AR 621-202

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ARMY EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES AND ENTITLEMENTS

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AR 621-202, "ARMY EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES AND ENTITLEMENTS", is a United States Army publication, dated March 26, 2025.

Published

March 26, 2025

OPR

G-1

Headquarters, Department of the Army

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AR 621-202 — index record

NumberAR 621-202
TitleARMY EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES AND ENTITLEMENTS
PublishedMarch 26, 2025
Office of primary responsibilityG-1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the indexActive
Unit of issuePDF P
Source indexArmy Publishing Directorate
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This regulation establishes policy for educational incentives and entitlements authorized by Public Law (PL). It provides Regular Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unique policies, procedures, and responsibilities governing educational benefits for Soldiers of the Regular Army and Reserve Components (RCs). Soldier, unless otherwise specified, refers to enlisted personnel and officers.

Summary of changes, as printed

Authorities. The authorities for this regulation are Title 10 United States Code Chapters 109, 1606, 1609, Title 38, United States Code Chapters 30 through 34, DoDI 1304.36, DoDI 1322.16, DoDI 1322.17, and DoDI 1341.13. Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements. Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see app C). Suggested improvements.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
  2. Chapter 2 The Montgomery GI Bill, The Army College Fund, and Conversion—Regular Armyp. 4
  3. Chapter 4 Post-9/11 GI Billp. 23
  4. Chapter 5 Regular Army Loan Repayment Programp. 35
  5. Chapter 7 Chaplain Loan Repayment Program Reserve Componentp. 46
  6. Chapter 8 Selected Reserve Health Professionals Loan Repayment Programp. 50
  7. Chapter 9 Health Professional Stipend Programsp. 53

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