Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
Eligibility & Apply
Eligibility requirements depend on service status. If you are legible, VAJoe.com can help you find schools where you can use Tuition Assistance.
Eligibility
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Enlisted Servicemembers: Active Duty and Selected Reserve
Courses must be completed before discharge or retirement.
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Officers: Active Duty, Health Services and Selected Reserve
Must serve one year after courses are finished.
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Selected Reserve
Must maintain satisfactory participation in drill attendance.
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Civilian Employees
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Must have served in the Coast Guard for 12 months and have at least 90 days left to serve.
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Must agree to stay employed with the Coast Guard for one month for each completed credit hour.
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Apply
Follow these three steps to apply for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance:
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Application
Complete an Application for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (CG Form 4147) and submit the form to the USCG Institute.
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Authorization
If the USCG Institute approves your application, it issues you a Tuition Assistance Authorization Form (CGI-1560).
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Register
Take this authorization form with you when you register for classes.
