Assistance Programs

CGMA funds Tutoring and Test Prep services through Tutor.com/military. Tutoring services are available to Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve & Civilian Employees and their families. Services include 24/7 no-cost, online tutoring and homework help with over 4,000 vetted tutors in over 150 subject areas many available in Spanish. Also included are ACT/SAT Test Prep as well as job […]

Who helps the helpers? We do. In major disasters such as hurricanes and typhoons and personal disasters like fires, the Coast Guard community can count on CGMA as a trusted and reliable resource. CGMA has loans and grants for a range of needs from evacuation, to replacing essentials and starting repairs.

Update October 1, 2026 The application period for the CGMA Supplemental Education Grant is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied. We received nearly 1,300 applications this cycle. CGMA Headquarters will notify all applicants who submitted a completed application on or about the last week of October. We appreciate your patience as our team […]

CGMA celebrates the arrival of every new Coastie baby with a special gift package to help welcome your little one. The CGMA Welcome Baby Layette includes a thoughtful backpack filled with essential items like onesies, burp cloths, and a CGMA sippy cup—everything you need to start this exciting new chapter.

Unexpected financial challenges can arise at any time, and CGMA is here to help. The Basic Living Expenses Loan provides short-term, interest-free assistance for essential needs such as food, housing, utilities, and other necessities. Whether you’re facing an emergency, a sudden loss of income, or unexpected expenses – CGMA offers financial relief to help you […]

Clients who can't afford major, unexpected car repairs can turn to CGMA.

Unexpected home repairs can be both urgent and expensive. Whether it’s a fire, burst pipe, roof failure, or other emergency, these issues can put your family at risk. If you find yourself in need of repairs but lack the funds, CGMA offers an interest-free Home Repair Loan to help cover the costs.

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of funeral expenses. CGMA offers a Funeral Expenses Loan to help ease the financial burden during such a challenging time. This interest-free loan can be used to cover the costs of a modest funeral, allowing families to focus on honoring their loved one without […]

We understand how challenging it can be for Coast Guard members to frequently relocate and find a new home. After all the hard work of securing and qualifying for a house, CGMA is here to assist with the final step: covering closing costs. Our interest-free Closing Costs Loan helps alleviate the financial burden of this […]

Paying for college can be a significant financial challenge, whether it’s for yourself, your spouse, or your children. To help ease the burden, CGMA offers an Education Loan for higher education expenses. This interest-free loan provides financial support, so members can focus on achieving their educational goals without the added stress of tuition costs.