Coast Guard Educational Benefits

The Coast Guard offers numerous educational programs. Use the links below to learn more:

• Find Schools

  Find schools that accept Coast Guard educational benefits.

• Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges for the Coast Guard (SOCCOAST)

  Take college courses from wherever you may be stationed or transfered—and they all count toward a degree.

• SOCCOAST Afloat

  Take college courses by CD-ROM from Coast Guard-approved institutions while you are on a ship or cutter.

• Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA)

  Get up to $4,500 a year toward a vocational or college degree.

• Coast Guard Scholarships and Grants

  The Coast Guard offers several educational programs with specific requirements and goals.

• Other Resources

  If you are looking for additional information about Coast Guard educational benefits or forms that you may need, this page may help. It has numerous links to websites that have information about Coast Guard educational programs.