National Guard Extension Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Not have exhausted four years of eligibility for other tuition assistance programs
• Have been in good standing upon leaving the National Guard; i.e., honorably discharged
• Have applied for and used a National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) prior to termination from the National Guard
• Complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10 and make any necessary corrections by the May 15 receipt date deadline (will be pro-rated)

Period of Eligibility

• Applicants have one year from date of termination to turn in the application form and a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) and NGB Form 22. (Example: if the discharge date is 2022-12-24,  application must be submitted before 2023-12-24.)
• Must have deployed and/or had state active duty (SAD) time; for example, Hurricane Katrina or COVID duties.