Military Educational Benefits
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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.
2025-2026 Schedule:
| Fall 2025 | ||
| October 24, 2025 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications from the ESOs for Fall 2025. | |
| Spring 2026 | ||
| March 6, 2026 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications from the ESOs for Spring 2026. Payments for applications received by this date will be disbursed to institutions on May 1, 2026. Spring 2026 applications received after 3/6/2026 will not be paid. | |
| March 27, 2026 | Availability of remaining funds notification to all institutions. | |
| Summer 2026 | ||
| June 26, 2026 | Deadline date for ACHE to receive applications from the ESOs for Summer 2026. Payments for applications received by this date will be disbursed to institutions on July 31, 2026, based on the availability of funds. Summer 2026 applications received after 6/26/2026 will not be paid. | |
Application 2025-2026