Do you have to fill out FAFSA receive VA benefits and national guard tuition assistance?

No, you don't have to fill out the FAFSA to receive VA education benefits or National Guard tuition assistance. These are separate programs with their own applications and eligibility requirements. However, completing the FAFSA *might* be beneficial depending on your circumstances. It opens the door to other federal and state financial aid that you could use *in addition* to your VA benefits and National Guard assistance to cover tuition and fees. You could potentially use the aid from the FAFSA to pay for things not covered by your other benefits.