The national guard scholarship extension program is a limited scholarship that provides 100% of tuition and regularly assessed to former national guard members who left the guard under honorable discharge conditions, used the national guard supplement grant in the past, and who served on active duty overseas since september 10, 2001. Coast guard mutual assistance cgma applicant must be a u. Since 1924, coast guard mutual assistance has served as a vital source of support for the entire coast guard community. Individual contribution form coast guard mutual assistance. Coast guard mutual assistance operates an education assistance program helping coast guard. Coast guard mutual assistance supplemental education grants, x, x, x, x. The coast guard protects americas economic, national and border security. You can use this grant for any family members education expenses. Providing financial, and educational assistance to. Welcome to the online application process for the illinois national guard ing grant. The coast guard mutual assistance cgma is an independent nonprofit charitable organization of united states coast guard people assisting the coast guard family, including active duty, retired military, coast guard civilian employees, coast guard reserve, coast guard auxiliary, public health service officers serving with the coast guard, and. Effective immediately, coast guard mutual assistance cgma has established a new supplemental education grant program for members with dependents in. Read more about thecoast guard mutual assistance supplemental education grant. Jan 08, 2015 great news for members of the us coast guard and their beloved families.
Coast guard mutual assistance is a taxexempt organization under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code irs letter june 2002, irs letter april 2007. The national defense authorization act of 2007 established jfsap to deliver mobile family support services to all branches of the military to include guard and reserve families who face the same deploymentrelated challenges as active component, installationbased families to ensure they have access to resources. Virginia compacts national guard mutual assistance compact. Charity navigator rating for coast guard mutual assistance. The views expressed herein are those of the indivual members of this community and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of the commandant or of the u. Here are some options for financial help if your paycheck. Coast guard administers two separate grant programs designed to promote boating safety under the federal boating safety act of 1971 recodified under title 46, united states code. Coast guard has published a new grant solicitation for the national recreational boating safety program.
Coast guard uscg, which is a branch of the armed forces under the. This grant can also be used to pay for asvab, clep, sat, and other study guides. The primary purpose of the alabama national guard foundation, inc is to provide humanitarian andor emergency financial support and assistance to alabama national guard members injured while serving in an official capacity of alabama national guard service, to fa mi lies of national guard members killed while in an official capacity of alabama. Iraq and afghanistan service grant administered by the federal government, the iraq and afghanistan service grant program is designed to aid with the education expenses of children with a parent who died serving in iraq or afghanistan in the wake of the 911 attacks. Assistance introduction coast guard mutual assistance. Coast guard mutual assistance has a program expense percentage of 74. Costs include books, fees, supplies, software, and calculators but not. This is called the tuition assistance program, and you can find more details on how it works here. Enlisted coast guard members coast guard foundation.
California national guard financial assistance fund. College scholarships for coast guard and dependents. Coast guard mutual assistance cgma is the official military relief society for the u. This transaction will appear on your credit card statement as network for good. Get information on the cgea elizabeth city current events here. Review of the port security grant program page 3 oig department of homeland security of. Coast guard enlisted association elizabeth city branch. From the inside military family education programs. Coast guard coast guard mutual assistance mutual assistance. The following is a general description of programs of coast guard mutual assistance. Coast guard mutual assistance provides essential financial aid to the entire coast guard community, chiefly through interestfree loans, grants, and financial counseling. As an independent nonprofit organization, coast guard mutual assistance cgma depends on the generosity of individual supporters. Glebe road, suite 220 arlington, va 222015718 email. Mar 01, 2011 on february 21, 2011, connecticut sea grant held a briefing on a marine invasive species outreach project undertaken in collaboration with divisions 7, 24 and 25 of the u.
Coast guard mutual assistance how is coast guard mutual. Financial aid can take the form of a grant or a loan, depending on each. Military financial assistance operation we are here. The foundation strives to help 47,000 coast guard men and women strengthen their service to our nation by. Scholarship for children of enlisted coast guard members and retirees this application is intended for firsttime applicants only. If you have received a coast guard foundation scholarship in the past three years and you are seeking to renewreapply for a scholarship, please access the 2020 coast guard foundation scholarship. Alabama national guard foundation inc guidestar profile. Semper paratus is more than a motto its our core purpose. Almost a hundred years later, our mission remains unchanged. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the coast guard mutual assistance article. Your first step to financial assistance, the michigan national guard family fund, inc. Coast guard enlisted association tidewater branch home.
Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and women of the u. Coast guard mutual assistance welcome to coast guard. Important information regarding this program including the eligibility requirements, may be accessed by selecting from among the options that appear in the menu at the right margin of the application certification statement page. Our help make up the difference to pay for things like books, lab fees and technical equipment and opens the doors of opportunity to so many members of the coast guard. Any individual who i is a member of the virginia national guard and has a minimum remaining obligation of two years, ii has satisfactorily completed required initial active duty service, iii is satisfactorily performing duty in accordance with regulations of the national guard, and iv is enrolled in any course or program at any. Ngaif is to promote the growth and development of the indiana army and air national guard, foster friendship and cooperation among.
Most assistance is provided through interest free loans and personal grants. The coast guard protects americas economic, national. Applications for assistance coast guard mutual assistance. Supplemental education grant seg coast guard mutual. The grant is for national nonprofit organizations to assist the coast guard in reducing the number of accidents, injuries and deaths on americas waterways and provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for the boating public. Coast guard mutual assistance is a social services charity located in arlington, va. Supplemental education grants coast guard mutual assistance. Charity navigator programs for coast guard mutual assistance. The national guard mutual assistance compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by the commonwealth of virginia with all other states legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows. Coast guard mutual assistance receives 4 out of 4 stars from charity navigator. Coast guard mutual assistance is rated 4 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Emergency financial help services for military families. Providing financial, and educational assistance to the men and women of the coast guard since 1924.
Our scholarships are one of the ways we thank our brave men and women for their steadfast service to our nation, while also ensuring their family members can afford to reach their higher education dreams. The coast guard is americas maritime first responder. Since 1924, coast guard mutual assistance cgma has been helping the entire. This subreddit has no affiliation with the united states coast guard, implied or otherwise.
This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Cgma the official relief society of the us coast guard. In this challenging and uncertain time, our coast guard men and women can rest assured that cgma is here for them. The coast guard mutual assistance cgma is an independent nonprofit charitable. Coast guard foundation scholarship application landing page. Coast guard auxiliary and the coast guard sea partners program. There are several different coast guard grants that are offered to service members and their. Through columbia colleges coast guard spouse grant, spouses of active duty coast guard and coast guard reserve members, e1e5, cwo2 and o1o2, can receive a 50% tuition discount for online and oncampus courses.
Coast guard service member, employer, or member of a u. These men and women are the best and brightest those who exemplify the coast guards values of honor, loyalty and dedication to service. Coast guard mutual assistance, arlington, virginia. Coast guard enlisted association elizabeth city branch, elizabeth city, north carolina. Coast guard mutual assistance incorporated guidestar profile.
Coast guard mutual assistance cgma supplemental education grant the seg program reimburses documented educational costs specifically required by a course of study. If you are an active member in the california national guard, the state military reserve, or the naval militia you may be eligible for a statefunded program designed to provide an educational incentive to improve your skills, competencies, and abilities. Providing financial, and educational assistance to the men and women of the coast guard. Contributions to coast guard mutual assistance are deductible for income and estate tax purposes.