Johns Hopkins announces new partnership with Maryland National Guard Partners in Education program provides tuition waivers, reimbursements, and educational and training programs designed to meet the needs of service members
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Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland National Guard announced a new partnership to provide service members with additional financial support to reach their educational goals during a virtual signing ceremony Friday morning.
With Johns Hopkins joining the Guard s Partners in Education program, Maryland National Guard members will receive an automatic 50% tuition waiver for the first six credits of their undergraduate study, and up to 100% reimbursement of qualifying undergraduate and graduate tuition.
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