Supplemental Education Grant (SEG)

** CGMA is pleased to announce the reinstatement of the Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) Program, available from December 1 to December 20, 2024, or until all program funding is exhausted. Funding is limited, so we encourage applicants to apply early. See this page for eligibility details, application instructions, and to apply online. The program will reopen on January 1, 2025, with new CY2025 funding. Please check back for program updates. **

One great way to make your family more financially resilient is to invest in your own education. CGMA's Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) can help cover some of the costs of higher education that Coast Guard Tuition Assistance or similar programs might not. You can use this money for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent children under 23. It's a helpful resource to support your educational goals and financial well-being.

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Amount

Up to $750

Type of Assistance

Grant

Eligibility

Active Duty
Auxiliary
Civilian Employees
PHS Officers and Chaplains
Reserves
Retired Military Personnel
Surviving Spouses

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Start with your local CGMA Representative

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

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How to Apply

Gather these documents:

  • Your Coast Guard ID
  • CGMA-10 SEG Application
  • Proof of the student’s enrollment, such as a certificate of enrollment with current courses listed or a letter from the Registrar’s Office
  • Dated receipts for each item

Contact your CGMA Representative Or apply online using this portal.

  • Online application (opening December 1)
  • Help guide on how to enter the application online (available December 1)

Amount and Timing

  • The maximum grant amount per household is $750. In the case of dual military families, the limit is $1,500 with no more than $750 per student.
  • A member can apply for multiple grants during the calendar year, but the total amount can’t exceed $750 per calendar year.
  • All grants are applied to the current calendar year, regardless of when costs were incurred.
  • Requests must be received within 1 year from the date of payment for a qualified item.

Who's Eligible?

All CGMA members are eligible for SEGs on behalf of themselves, their spouse, and/or their dependent children under 23.

Eligibility is based on the status of the CGMA client and the student as of the first day of the course for which the SEG is being provided.

The student must be either:

  • Enrolled in a college or university undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.
  • Pursuing a multi course Vocational and Technical Training (VoTech) program approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Education and designed to prepare the student for entry into a career field.
  • Seeking a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  • Completing a correspondence course that is part of a college or university degree program or VoTech certificate program.
  • Taking advanced education tests such as Praxis, LSAT, etc.

SEGs cannot be used for:

  • Dependents in high school or grade school.
  • Costs for preparatory courses, licenses (maritime, real estate, AC&R, etc.), or certification courses (computer, maritime, law, medical, etc.).
  • Any DoD, DHS, or advanced military college/school that is fully funded. For example, U.S. Naval War College, Army War College, Army Sgt Major Academy, etc.

What's Covered?

SEGs cover the cost of fees, books, study guides, supplies, equipment, computers, and other documented educational costs directly related to the course of study.

  • Registration fees
  • Enrollment fees
  • Lab fees
  • Activity fees
  • Graduation fees
  • Textbooks
  • Test and exams
  • Computers/laptops/tablets (once every three years)
  • Study guides (Clep, Dantes, etc.)
  • Workbooks
  • Lab books
  • Art supplies
  • Audio-visual materials
  • Graphing calculators
  • Scientific calculators
  • Specialized software

What's Not Covered?

  • Tuition
  • Childcare
  • Field trips
  • Food
  • Ordinary school supplies (paper, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
  • Parking
  • Transportation
  • General software (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Computer accessories (keyboard, mouse, Apple pen, monitors, printers, cases/covers, etc.)
  • Gaming computers

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