Learn how to get the Coast Guard education benefits and support you need.
Like the other military branches, the Coast Guard offers its members great opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as Voluntary Education or Vol Ed. The Coast Guard offers the following programs to help members achieve their education goals.
Tuition Assistance
If you are on active duty, in the Selected Reserve, or are a Coast Guard civilian employee, the Coast Guard will pay up to 100% of your college tuition. Click here to get more information.
Education Grants for Enlisted Members and Families
If you are an active-duty enlisted member, the Coast Guard Foundation offers you an annual Education Grant. This grant program is open to active-duty enlisted personnel in pay grades E-3 to E-9 with two or more years of Coast Guard service. The foundation also provides scholarships and grants for Coast Guard spouses and college-age dependents and for youth enrichment.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Supplemental Education Grants
CGMA offers a Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) of up to $750 per year. You can use this grant for any family member’s education expenses. However, it does not cover tuition expenses. This grant can also be used to pay for ASVAB, CLEP, SAT and other study guides. CGMA also offers several education-related loans.
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CLEP and DANTES Testing for Coast Guard Spouses
The Coast Guard also offers dependent spouses the opportunity to take CLEP, DANTES, and other tests at no cost.
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