SC National Guard

Education Benefits are available to enlisted South Carolina National Guard service members.

	For up to date information on education benefits, students are highly encouraged to visit the SCANG Education Services Office (ESO) FB page.
SCANG ESO

CAP-College Assistance Program

Eligibility begins the day of enlistment as determined by the SCANG
Must submit an application to SCANG-Columbia
Applications can ONLY be submitted between June 1st and Aug. 1st of every year. No exceptions.
Benefit amount is $4500 an Academic Year (Fall, Spring, and summer if there are remaining funds)
Cumulative totals cannot exceed $18,000
Awarded first-come/first serve basis
ROTC scholarship recipients are NOT eligible for CAP
CAP is not available to Graduate Studies or continuing education
CAP is subject to the availability of funds by the SC General Assembly
The Financial Aid Office will be responsible for awarding CAP money based on eligibility and eligibility dates.
For more information about the CAP program, please visit the SC Commission on Higher Education.

Montgomery GI Bill^©- Selected Reserves (CH. 1606)

Eligible after completing basic and AIT training
Please apply after receiving a copy of your NOBE, Notice of Basic Eligibility
Benefits are paid directly to the student, not the school
Benefits are paid at the end of each month for the preceding month that you are enrolled in school

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)- Army National Guard/Reserves

For complete eligibility regulations, students should contact their unit or go to https://www.armyignited.com/app/
FTA is up to $4500 per fiscal year (Oct. 1- Sept. 30), NOT academic year.
The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office invoices the SCANG once they receive a copy of your TA Authorization
*If receiving Financial Aid, your aid may or may not be reduced
FTA eligibility is determined by the Army, not the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs or The Citadel
https://www.armyignited.com/app/ The student is responsible for submitting their application.