Adoption Loan
CGMA can help you proceed with an adoption when finances are tight. Get an interest-free loan of up to $6,000 to cover adoption-related costs.
Amount
Up to $6,000
Type of Assistance
Interest-Free Loan
Eligibility
Active Duty
Auxiliary
Civilian Employees
PHS Officers and Chaplains
Reserves
Retired Military Personnel
Start with Your CGMA Rep
Start with your local CGMA Representative
There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.
FIND MY REPRESENTATIVEHow to Apply
Gather these documents:
- Your Coast Guard ID
- CGMA-55 Adoption Grant and Loan Application
- CGMA-15 Budget
- Documentation of costs
Contact your CGMA Representative to start the process.
What's Covered?
Reasonable expenses for the legal adoption of a child, including:
- Adoption fees
- Attorney fees
- Court costs
- Required home inspection cost
- Travel expenses (including meals and lodging) while away from home
- Re-adoption expenses relating to the adoption of a foreign child
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