Lander | National Guard

Education Benefits are available to enlisted South Carolina National Guard service members. For up to date information on education benefits, visit the SCANG Education Services Office (ESO) Facebook page.

CAP-College Assistance Program

Eligibility begins the day of enlistment as determined by the SCANG
Must submit an application to SCANG-Columbia
Applications can ONLY be submitted between June 1st and Aug. 1st of every year. No exceptions
Benefit amount is $4500 per academic year (Fall, Spring, and summer if there are remaining funds)
Cumulative totals cannot exceed $18,000
Awarded first-come/first serve basis
ROTC scholarship recipients are NOT eligible for CAP, except for SMP contracts
CAP is not available to Graduate Studies or continuing education
CAP is subject to the availability of funds by the SC General Assembly
The Lander Financial Aid Office will be responsible for awarding CAP money based on eligibility and eligibility dates
For more information about the CAP program, please visit the SC Commission on Higher Education

Eligible after completing basic and AIT training
Please apply after receiving a copy of your NOBE, Notice of Basic Eligibility
Benefits are paid directly to the student, not the school
Benefits are paid at the end of each month for the preceding month that you are enrolled in school

Eligibility requirements have changed. For complete eligibility regulations, students should contact their unit or go online to ArmyIgnitED.
FTA is up to $4000 per fiscal year (Oct. 1- Sept. 30), NOT academic year.
Eligibility begins one year after MOS qualification.
Lander's Financial Aid Office invoices the SCANG once they receive a copy of your TA Authorization. *If receiving Financial Aid, your aid may or may not be reduced.*
FTA eligibility is determined by the Army, not the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs or Lander
The student is responsible for submitting their application.