National Guard Supplemental Grant

The Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) covers up to 100 percent of state tuition assistance costs for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. As of July 2023, NGSG also provides an annual award of up to $5,000 toward tuition and regularly assessed fees at an Indiana private, non-profit college or university. See public/private university listing below.

• Students can attend either full-time or part-time
• Open to all INNG soldiers and airmen wishing to further their education
• Covers tuition and regularly assessed fees and textbooks
• For soldiers who are recipients of the 21st Century Scholarship, NGSG can be applied for room and board
• Applicable only for distance learning, online, correspondence and classroom courses
• Can be used only during fall and spring semesters
• Is subject to the availability of funds
• Grant amounts are based on credit hours per semester up to 15 credit hours

📣 Certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes, or other CHE‑approved providers may qualify Read More Below

Certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes or other Commission for Higher Education (CHE) -approved providers may qualify

Costs the NGSG will cover:

Tuition and mandatory fees: Consumable fees and certification exams must be charged through the university and should not exceed the total cost of tuition for the term.

Other requirements:

1. Students must submit the NGSG application through ScholarTrack
2. Students must be eligible to receive state financial aid – possessing state financial aid eligibility units.
3. Students must file the FAFSA and have no present edits restricting them from receiving the NGSG.
4. Students can enroll part-time or full-time.
5. Remain in good standing with the Indiana National Guard.
6. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Performance with the institution where NGSG is being utilized.
7. As many INNG Service Members attend civilian training in part-time status, applicants will have one year per 15 Credit Hours to complete their certificate program, e.g. a 30 credit hour program must be completed in two years.