California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (formerly the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program)
California Military Department GI Bill Award Program Application (formerly the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program) has a new look and improved security to protect your information! Applicants who are currently registered at WebGrants 4 Students or the Golden State Teacher Grant Program must use their existing username and password to login and complete the application. If you are unsure whether you have an account, you may click the "Login" button below, and then select the "Forgot Username" option. If you have an active account, you will receive an email with your username, which can then be used to reset your password. Otherwise, please register an account to complete the application. Enjoy the new site using virtually any device, operating system, and browser!
The CMD GI Bill issues educational awards to qualifying members of the California Army or Air National Guard, California State Guard, and the California Naval Militia. This State Grant can pay for up to 100% of the tuition and fees at a University of California, California State University, or a California Community College. It can also be used for eligible California proprietary and private institutions. See the Frequently Asked Questions regarding how the award amount is calculated.
To qualify, new/returning students must:
- Be an active member of the California National Guard, the California State Guard, or the Naval Militia;
- Agree to remain an active member throughout the participation period in the program;
- Agree to serve two years in the California National Guard, the California State Guard, or the California Naval Militia upon completion of the last academic period of utilizing this program;
- Agree to use the award to obtain a certificate, degree, or diploma that you currently do not possess;
- Agree to only obtain one degree (baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral) while participating in the Program;
- Agree to complete course of study within 10 years of initial acceptance into the Program;
- Be enrolled in, registered at, or accepted to a qualifying institution;
- Agree to maintain enrollment of a minimum of three (3) academic units per semester, or the equivalent, at a qualifying institution as defined by California Education Code section 69432(l);
- Agree to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA); and
- Be a resident of California for at least one year.
To learn more, read the Applicant's Fact Sheet or visit the CMD GI Bill website.
