Indiana National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant
Program at a Glance
- Location: Indiana (Indiana colleges and universities)
- Status: Open; recertify every semester
- Maximum benefit: Tuition and regularly assessed fees; the state page also lists an annual award of up to $5,000 at private nonprofit Indiana schools
- Who it’s for: Indiana Army and Air National Guard members in active drilling status who are seeking a first associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree
- How to apply: Your unit commander certifies your eligibility each semester
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
You need a high school diploma or GED, have to file the current-year FAFSA listing an eligible Indiana school, meet your school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, and apply for and use other federal and state aid. You can’t have been absent without leave in the 12 months before enrolling, and your Guard education paperwork has to be approved before classes start each semester. Forms vary by Guard branch, so ask your commander. The Commission’s page describes the award two ways: tuition and fees at an Indiana school, and up to $5,000 a year at a private nonprofit school. Confirm the amount with your unit or the Commission. A separate National Guard Scholarship Extension Program exists for former members who left under honorable conditions and served overseas on active duty after September 10, 2001.
Official source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education: National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.