Military Educational Benefits
Veteran’s Resources:
For information on educational opportunities available to veterans, please go to the following link: https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program:
An award to be used for tuition and educational fees for Alabama National Guard members to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.The award Is based on financial need. This award is for students who are active members in good standing with a federally-recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard. Participants also may receive federal veterans benefits, but must show a cost less aid amount of at least $100. Applications are available from Alabama National Guard units and also can be found below. Funds are limited, so students who are Guard members are encouraged to apply early. Forms must be signed by a representative of the Alabama Military Department and the financial aid officer at the college or university the student plans to attend.
2023-2024 Schedule:
| Fall 2023 | ||
| October 27, 2023 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications for Fall 2023. | |
| Spring 2024 | ||
| March 1, 2024 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications for Spring 2024. Payments for applications and request forms received by this date will be mailed to institutions on April 30, 2024. All late Spring 2024 applications received after 3/1/2024 will not be paid. | |
| March 22, 2024 | Availability of remaining funds notification to all institutions. | |
| Summer 2024 | ||
| June 28, 2024 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications for Summer 2024. Payments for applications and request forms received by this date will be mailed to institutions on July 31, 2024 based on the availability of funds. All late Summer 2024 applications received after 6/28/2024 will not be paid. | |
Application 2023-2024