Indiana National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant

Eligibility

Indiana National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant offers numerous awards of $5000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant provides 100 percent tuition and regularly assessed fees at an Indiana institution for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. Applicants must be a member of the Indiana National Guard in active drilling status; must not have been AWOL at any time during the 12 months prior to their enrollment in college for any academic term; and must have all required ING paperwork submitted and approved to their ING education office prior to the start of classes (each semester). Forms and submission processes differ by ING branch. Students should contact their unit commander for details. Students must contact their unit commander for certification and must be recertified each semester to receive the NGSG. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED (ING might have other restrictions). They must file the current year FAFSA with an eligible Indiana institution listed. They must be seeking first Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements as established by the institution. Students interested in applying, or students with questions regarding eligibility and certification, should contact their unit commander. Former Guardsmen who believe they may qualify for this program can review the application and rules. Please visit the award's website for more information.