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
  • The application window is June 1st to August 1st for the Fall semester, and Nov 20th to Dec 15th for the Spring semester. These windows can change based on funding
  • Benefit amount is $12,000 per academic year, $4,000 per semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer if there are remaining funds)
  • Cumulative totals cannot exceed $25,000 per service member
  • 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, to check application windows, or to apply for CAP, please visit the SC Commission on Higher Education