National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) - a grant that guarantees up to 100% of tuition and fees will be funded by the State of Indiana for eligible members of the Indiana National Guard at the undergraduate rate.
The NGSG covers tuition and regularly assessed fees, not room and board or textbooks. The NGSG can only be used in the fall and spring semesters. It is subject to available funds.
The NGSG covers only certain tuition charges and does not cover other expenses such as room and board or textbooks. It is subject to available funds.
- The grant amounts are based on credit hours per semester up to 15 credit hours.
- NGSG is a once a year application that resets every June.
- Funds are based upon availability and annual budget set by the State of Indiana Legislation.
- Application process is done through
**PLEASE NOTE: Students must contact their unit commander for certification and must be re-certified each semester to receive the NGSG.
New NGSG Informational Flyer 20230901
Indiana Education Assistance Office:
Education Services Specialist
National Guard Bureau
Indiana Army National Guard
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: (317)964-7147
Additional number: 317-247-3300 x77020
ARMY: Army Personnel MUST exhaust their annual eligibility through ArmyIgnitED BEFORE applying for the NGSG.
AIR GUARD: Air Guard personnel are able to apply immediately.聽 Tuition Assistance Programs through the Active Component of the US Air Force are not available to Air National Guard Members.
Amount
The grant pays up to 100% of regularly assessed tuition and fees at the undergraduate rate.
Funds are available for fall and spring terms only, and are capped at 8 semesters. The Indiana National Guard reserves the right, in cooperation with the state, to revoke for cause the NGSG at any time.
Funds can only be utilized to cover tuition and fees not covered by the terms of the Federal Tuition Assistance program.聽 Fees must apply to all students, both residential and distance learning in order to be covered by NGSG.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds are applied directly to the student's聽account after the University certifies enrollment. This typically takes place after the fourth week of classes.
Further Information
For further information, visit .
It is very important for all training and prior educational experience is evaluated for credit transfer.
Request Transcripts for Evaluation - Any forms of training, whether military or other institutions, should be evaluated by our Registrar. Request transcripts be sent directly to them through the institution or if military through Joint Services Transcripts (JST) or the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).聽 Once reviewed, your聽credit evaluation transfer can be viewed on your Degree Works transcript.
If you believe you should have a specific military course or experience evaluated, please contact your academic advisor.
- Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard:聽聽
JST Informational Flyer 20230901
- Air Force:聽
The attached file will walk you through step-by-step on how to create an account for the National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG)
The National Guard Extension Scholarship is a limited scholarship available to former Guard members who left the Guard under honorable discharge conditions, used the NGSG in the past, and who served on active duty overseas since Sept. 10, 2001. For more information visit聽聽and search National Guard Extension Scholarship.
Current or former Guard members who believe they might qualify for either of these programs and want additional information should contact:
Indiana National Guard Education Office
317-247-3300
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
If you have already applied:
- You can view your eligibility on the State Financial Aid website by logging into eStudent at聽.听听
The NGSG covers only certain tuition charges and does not cover other expenses such as room and board or textbooks. It is subject to available funds.聽 If questions arise about Indiana National Guard eligibility and certification, the student should start with his or her unit commander or state education office:
Indiana Education Assistance Office:
Education Services Specialist
National Guard Bureau
Indiana Army National Guard
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: (317)964-7147
Additional number: 317-247-3300 x77020