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MS National Guard

As a member of the National Guard, you receive substantial education benefits. While serving part-time in the Mississippi National Guard you can enjoy tuition and fee reimbursement, the Montgomery G.I. Bill®, student loan repayment, and much more. Veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom are eligible for a new enhanced education package. Don’t miss out on the benefits you’ve earned.

Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Federal Tuition Assistance through ArmyIgnitED pays up to $250.00 per semester hour, not to exceed 16 semester hours per fiscal year.  For example, FY-23 covers courses with start dates between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023.

As of Monday, 29 August 2022, Soldiers using the Federal Tuition Assistance Program must navigate to the upgraded version of the ArmyIgnitED portal to establish a NEW ArmyIgnitED account to request tuition assistance for courses beginning 1 October 2022 and later.

  • Active-Duty Personnel should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or Counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling at MCC.

 

2023 FTA Guide
ArmyIgnitED Portal
Education Benefits Briefing
Education & Incentives
GI Bill®
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For more informationFor more information:
David Jolly, Education Services Specialist (NGB/MSARNG)
david.f.jolly2.civ@army.mil 
601.927.9297

State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP)

The Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP) is an education incentive for eligible members of the Mississippi National Guard for education assistance at MS supported/accredited colleges at the junior and senior levels. SEAP may only be used towards the first undergraduate degree or technical certificate. Funds may be combined with FTA, GI Bill (excluding Ch. 33), grants, scholarships, or any other funding received by the student. There is a 10 Year window from the first payment made until the expiration of SEAP eligibility. **SEAP funding is allocated through the State Legislative process. All funds and amounts are subject to availability.

SEAP AGO Form 5

SEAP AGO FORM 5 - SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD APPLICATION


DEADLINES

All deadlines must be met in order to qualify for the SEAP benefit during that semester. If the deadline is not met, the SM must submit in writing for an exception through the Education office. 

  • Fall Semester: September 1
  • Spring Semester: February 1
  • Summer Semester: No later than 14 days prior to summer semester (as funds allow)

 

SEAP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a Basic Training or Basic Camp (ROTC) Graduate.
  • Must be a registered voter in the State of Mississippi.
  • Actively serving in good standing at the time of application and during the entire semester/quarter for which benefits are received.
  • Taking undergraduate level courses at a Mississippi university or institution.
  • Must maintain a 2.0 SEMESTER GPA average.
  • Inform school of intention to utilize SEAP.

 

WHAT DOES SEAP PAY?

  • If eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), SEAP will pay up to $5000 for eligible SMs per state fiscal year by way of a General Scholarship Fund.

    • $1100 per semester for full-time students at a two-year Mississippi institution.
    • $2500 per semester for full-time students at a four-year Mississippi institution.
    • Less than full-time (11 semester hours or less but at least 6 semester hours) students may still apply but will only receive half of the full-time allotment.

  • SM may apply for additional award after all other funding has been posted, not to exceed the cost of tuition at a Mississippi public institution.

    • Only SMs not entitled to Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) may apply for additional funding.

 

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SEAP SUBMISSION

 

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

Submit all documents to Education Office NLT: 1 February for Spring, 1 September for Fall

Email: ng.ms.msarng.mbx.education-office@army.mil  (preferred)
Fax Number: 601.313.6151

For more information call 601.313.6300 or 601.313.6442


GRADE SUBMISSION

Please submit grades no later than 30 days after course completion. Be sure document is legible and includes your full legal name, last 4 digits of your SSN, and your phone number.

 

For more informationFor more information:
Shaquita Hopson Alfonso, Associate Director of Veterans and Military Services
shaquita.alfonso@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1357