SCNG CAP provides state education assistance to members of the South Carolina Army or Air National Guard pursuing an approved program at an eligible in-state institution. It is not a scholarship for all veterans or every South Carolina student. Rules require completion of military training and good standing; the commission’s guidance also excludes recipients of certain HOPE, LIFE, or Palmetto Fellows state scholarships.
The commission lists a maximum of up to $12,000 per academic year—$4,000 per semester at full-time enrollment—for cycles with that appropriation, and a $25,000 lifetime cap established beginning in fiscal year 2025–26. The program depends on funding, tuition, enrollment, and cost of attendance; each award is temporary and does not guarantee the next year. Combined scholarships and benefits cannot exceed allowed costs.
The fall 2026 window ran through August 1, 2026, and the Guard does not accept applications outside the period; it has closed as of this review. CHE announces a second winter window only for newly eligible students or those who missed fall, with dates to verify when the page opens. Apply through the SCNG CAP portal and ask your unit education officer which documents and campus enrollment certification are required before each term.
Before accepting aid, compare the net balance with tuition, fees, and other costs; confirm requirements and deadlines with the official source and ask the college financial-aid office for guidance.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
SCNG CAP: reglas de monto y elegibilidad — South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Ventana de solicitud para otoño 2026 — South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Información y acceso al portal SCNG CAP — South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Requirements, funding, and deadlines correspond to the stated cycle and may change. An estimate or preliminary eligibility does not guarantee an award; confirm your file, covered costs, and obligations with the agency and the college financial-aid office.
Compare net costs and confirm requirements, funding, dates, and obligations with the program and institution before committing.
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South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP)
SCNG CAP provides state education assistance to members of the South Carolina Army or Air National Guard pursuing an approved program at an eligible in-state institution. It is not a scholarship for all veterans or every South Carolina student. Rules require completion of military training and good standing; the commission’s guidance also excludes recipients of certain HOPE, LIFE, or Palmetto Fellows state scholarships. The commission lists a maximum of up to $12,000 per acad
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP) ↗
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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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