Maryland National Guard

MD State Tuition Assistance Reimbursement (STAR): up to 50% tuition reimbursement at MD partner colleges for active MDNG members in pay grades E-1 to O-4 with 2 years remaining. Separate State Tuition Waiver covers classes at MDNG locations (25-50%).

MD military retirement income subtraction (Tax-Gen §10-207(q)): up to $12,500 (under age 55) or up to $20,000 (age 55+) of military retirement income may be subtracted from federal AGI on Form 502SU, code letter u.

Edward T. & Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship: tuition + mandatory fees (max $13,689 in AY 2025-26) at MD public colleges for dependents/spouses of MD Guard members killed or 100% disabled in line of duty, plus other eligible groups.