Show-Me GOLD Program

In partnership with the Missouri Army National Guard, North Central Missouri College is now offering the Show-Me GOLD program. Full-time or part-time students who are members of the Missouri Army National Guard are eligible to apply. The Show-Me GOLD program not only develops future leaders but also helps students pay for their education.

The Missouri Army National Guard Officer Leadership Program (Show-ME GOLD) offers college students the opportunity for professional development to become officers in the Missouri Army National Guard. The officers training program will consist of credit-bearing classroom instruction, leadership laboratories, and physical training. Students wishing to participate in the program must satisfy the admissions standards of both North Central Missouri College and the Missouri Army National Guard. In addition to enrolling in North Central’s regular academic programs, students will also take credit-bearing military science courses offered through the Missouri Army National Guard and fulfill additional requirements.

Funding your higher education at North Central Missouri College has never been easier. By contracting in the Show-Me GOLD program and enlisting in the Missouri Army National Guard, you will gain access to some of the best education benefits available. Jump starting your life into the right direction and setting you at an advantage to your peers.

• 100% Tuition Assistance
• Montgomery GI Bill ($354 per month while in school)
• Paid Job Skills and Training (summer job paying $1,500-$3,000 per month)
• Monthly Drill Pay ($224- $362 per month)
• Student Loan Repayment (Up to $50,000 accumulated student loans after commission)
• Army National Guard Kicker (up to $350 per month while in school)
• Inexpensive life insurance ($50,000-$400,000)
• Great health insurance for low cost (individual health insurance $42.83 per month or family plan $218.01 per month)

To qualify for enlistment, students must be a permanent resident or US citizen, meet height/weight standards, be in good health, and have no tattoos located below the wrist or on their neck/face.

For more information about the Show-Me GOLD program at North Central Missouri College, contact SSG Palmer at (660) 734-0608 or [email protected] . For more information about enrolling at North Central Missouri College, visit www.ncmissouri.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (660) 357-6410.