State Benefits
REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Referral Bonus
The existing Referral Bonus Incentive Program provides a $500 monetary payment to a Wyoming National Guard member for referring an applicant who successfully joins the WYNG. Beginning 1 July 2026, the Referral Bonus Incentive Program will be expanded to allow current WYNG members, current WYNG recruits, retired WYNG members, and Wyoming Military Department employees to participate. The monetary payment will also increase to $1,000 per successful accession.
Please note that these payments are taxable and must be reported to the IRS. Applications must be submitted online through the WYMD Benefits Portal and forwarded to the appropriate recruiting office. State Rule promulgated by authority of W.S.S. 19-9-403(e).
Military Assistance Trust Fund
Emergency Grants
The Military Assistance Trust Fund provides emergency monetary grants in support of Wyoming service members and/or families whose financial hardship relates directly to state or federal military duty. Grant requests must initiate with the affected service member’s unit for consideration, followed by submission of an online application through the WYMD Benefits Portal. State Rule promulgated by authority of W.S.S. 19-7-402(c).
Military Assistance Trust Fund
Dependent Care Reimbursement
The Military Assistance Trust Fund also provides reimbursement for dependent care expenses incurred by Wyoming National Guard members while serving in a military duty status for up to 39 calendar days each year. Applications must be submitted online through the WYMD Benefits Portal, validated at the unit level, and submitted to the appropriate family programs office. State Rule promulgated by authority of W.S.S. 19-7-402(c).
State Approving Agency
WY Program GI Bill Approval
“The Wyoming State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Education & Training is responsible for approving Wyoming education and training programs for GI Bill® eligibility. More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available on the official website.
WYNG Educational Assistance Plan
State Tuition Assistance
The Wyoming National Guard Educational Assistance Plan provides tuition assistance for qualified Wyoming National Guard members and/or their dependents who enroll in higher education institutions in the State of Wyoming. Applications must be submitted online through the WYMD Benefits Portal within the posted deadlines. State Rule promulgated by the authority of W.S.S. 19-9-501.
Contact Us
Timothy Fisher
Director, WY SAA
307-777-8161
timothy.fisher@wyo.gov
Jenna Chapin
Benefits Supervisor
307-777-8160
jenna.chapin@wyo.gov
Aneda Jaramillo
Benefits Analyst
307-777-8159
aneda.jaramillo1@wyo.gov