SEAP

State Educational Assistance Program

The Mississippi State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP) pays toward tuition to state and regionally accredited institutions for Soldiers who are not authorized Federal Tuition Assistance. The amount per semester is determined by the SEAP Board before each state fiscal year based upon funds allotted by the state legislature. SEAP is currently limited to soldiers in the MSNG who are not eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance. SEAP currently funds up to $4,500.00 per year (1Jul - 30Jun) at $250.00 per hour based on the availability of funding.

SEAP Eligibility Requirements

Member of the MSNG in good standing and enlisted through the end of each semester
Completed Basic Training
Registered voter in the State of Mississippi
Enrolled in a state or regionally accredited college or university within the state of Mississippi
Maintain a 2.0 SEMESTER GPA
Be used solely for an undergraduate degree
Not currently receiving Federal Tuition Assistance (This requirement does not apply to Service Members attending Institutions offering the free-tuition program)
10 Year window from the first time payment is made until expiration of SEAP eligibility

How to Apply

COMPLETELY fill out an AGO Form 5.
First time users must provide a copy of their Voter's Registration Card.
Previous users must provide a copy of their last semester grades. This must be a copy of an original transcript or grade report, grades from the college or university's website are also allowed.
Mail to MS Military Department, Attn: NGMS-PEF-E, P.O. Box 5027, Jackson, MS 39296-5027.