Supplemental Education Grant (SEG)

This is new for the 2026 cycle. Both items are required for a complete application.

Photo Submit a photo of yourself (the member). We strongly prefer a photo in uniform — dress blues, ODUs, a flight suit, or operational gear all work well. If a uniform photo is not available, a clear, professional photo is acceptable. Group photos or photos where you are not clearly identifiable will not be accepted. Photos may be used by CGMA for recognition and outreach purposes consistent with our privacy policy.

Testimony Submit a short personal statement — a few sentences is enough — explaining how the SEG is helping you achieve your education goals. Be specific: mention your program of study and the type of expenses the grant is helping cover. CGMA may use testimonies, with your permission, for outreach and recognition.

Sample prompt: “I am currently pursuing [degree/program] at [institution]. The CGMA Supplemental Education Grant helps me cover [type of expense], which allows me to [education goal]. I am grateful for CGMA’s support of my education.”

• 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.

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.

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
• Computers/laptops/tablets
• Study guides (Clep, Dantes, etc.)
• Workbooks
• Lab books
• Art supplies
• Audio-visual materials
• Graphing calculators
• Scientific calculators
• Specialized software

• 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.)