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