Coast Guard Scholarships & Grants
The Coast Guard offers numerous other educational programs to supplement it's better-known programs. If you are elegible, VAJoe.com can help you find schools where you can use these benefits. Use the links below to learn more:
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Coast Guard Foundation Grant
Receive $250 each year for your education.
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Advanced Computer and Electronics Training Program (ACET)
Take computer and technology courses for up to 24 months through this program.
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Physician Assistance Training Program
Become a certified physician assistant in 24.5 months while earning both a bachelor's and master's degree. After students complete the program, they receive a direct commission as an ensign.
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Enlisted Education Grant
Supplement your Coast Guard Tuition Assistance with up to $350 each academic year.
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Keiser University Coast Guard Scholarship
Receive $50,000 to attend one of the Keiser University campuses in Florida.
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U.S.AA Family Reserve Enlisted Scholarship
Receive $750 each year toward a vocational or college degree. Enlisted reservists or dependents of drilling enlisted reservists are eligible.
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Arnold Sobel Scholarship
Dependent children may receive $5,000 during each of their four years of college. Children of active duty, retired or deceased Coast Guard servicemembers are eligible, as well as children of Coast Guard reservists currently on active duty for at least 180 days.
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Captain Ernst Fox Perpetual Scholarship
Employees of the Coast Guard Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (ARSC) and their dependents are eligible for a $500 scholarship.
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College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Program
Covers tuition, textbooks and fees for juniors and seniors, as well as providing a salary and medical benefits. Students who complete the program will be immediately placed into Officer Candidate School.
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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
CGMA offers several loan and grant programs to servicemembers and their spouses and dependents.
