Education Advocate Grant

Many families struggle with federally mandated paperwork for special needs services. It can be even harder for Coast Guard families as they move so frequently. This grant offers reimbursement for costs of hiring a certified Education Advocate to help with the process.

Amount

Up to $500

Type of Assistance

Grant

Eligibility

Active Duty

Civilian Employees

PHS Officers and Chaplains

Reserves

Start with Your CGMA Rep

Start with your local CGMA Representative

There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.

How to Apply

Gather these documents:

Your Coast Guard ID
Receipt from the Education Advocate
PCS orders (unless the grant is for the first IEP or IFSP)

There are two options to apply:

Online application
PDF application submitted to your CGMA Representative: CGMA-13 Education Advocate Grant Application

What's Covered?

Costs for hiring a certified Education Advocate.
Evaluation for either an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for dependents 3 and older or an Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) for dependents 0 to 3.
Either the first IEP/IFSP or a new plan when relocating to a new school district (limited to once per relocation and once per calendar year).
$500 per special needs dependent. A family with two special need dependents may receive up to $1000, but only $500 per dependent.