State Benefit·Mississippi·🎓Education & Training

Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP)

Tuition assistance of up to $5,000/semester ($10,000/year) at 4-year institutions for active MS National Guard members.

Verified May 12, 2026againstng.ms.gov

Who qualifies

National Guard
  • Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
  • Mississippi residency

How to apply

Up to $10,000/year

Apply through the official Mississippi agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

Active MS National Guard member in good standing; Basic Training graduate (or ROTC); registered voter in Mississippi; must maintain a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester. Officers/warrant officers O1-O4 and WO1-CW4 eligible. Must attend an accredited Mississippi institution.

Maximum tuition assistance (subject to legislative appropriations):

- 4-year colleges/universities: $5,000/semester full-time, $2,500/semester part-time (up to $10,000 per state fiscal year).

- 2-year junior/community colleges: $2,500/semester full-time, $1,250/semester part-time (up to $5,000 per state fiscal year).

- Vocational/credentialing programs: up to the total program cost, capped at $10,000 per state fiscal year.

State fiscal year runs July 1 - June 30.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Mississippi state agency before applying.

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