The Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) covers up to 100 percent of state tuition assistance costs for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. As of July 2023, NGSG also provides an annual award of up to $5,000 toward tuition and regularly assessed fees at an Indiana private, non-profit college or university. See public/private university listing below.
- Students can attend either full-time or part-time
- Open to all INNG soldiers and airmen wishing to further their education
- Covers tuition and regularly assessed fees and textbooks
- For soldiers who are recipients of the 21st Century Scholarship, NGSG can be applied for room and board
- Applicable only for distance learning, online, correspondence and classroom courses
- Can be used only during fall and spring semesters
- Is subject to the availability of funds
- Grant amounts are based on credit hours per semester up to 15 credit hours
📣 Certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes, or other CHE‑approved providers may qualify Read More Below
Apply Now - Follow these step-by-step instructions
The step-by-step instructions below combine the Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) and NGSG application processes. If you are eligible for FTA, you must apply for it in order to receive the National Guard Supplemental Grant.
Part 1: Initial Eligibility
- Step 1: Confirm INNG Membership
Ensure you are an active, participating member of the Indiana National Guard in good standing.
- Step 2: Confirm Enrollment
Ensure you are enrolled or accepted at an eligible Indiana-based college/university.
Eligible Colleges and Universities
- Step 3: Complete the FAFSA
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for the National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG).
Part 2: Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Application
- Step 1: Attend the ArmyIgnitED 101 Briefing
Watch the ArmyIgnitED 101 video:
- Step 2: Send Confirmation Message
Log in to the ArmyIgnitED Portal using your CAC, and create a message stating: "I have completed the ArmyIgnitED 101 training on [include the date]."
- Step 3: Complete Virtual Benefits Training
Find and complete this training under the "Education Programs" tab in ArmyIgnitED.
- Step 4: Upload your Degree Plan and Create an Education Goal
Upload your Degree Plan/Audit/Map, and create an Education Goal. Ensure your degree plan from your academic institution includes:
- Your name
- Student ID number
- Academic institution name
- Completed/transferred courses
- Courses still required
- Step 5: Submit Tuition Assistance Request (TAR)
Submit your TAR for one class at a time within the submission window.
Note: Submit your request between 7 and 60 days before the course start date. - Step 6: Ensure Supervisor Approval for FTA
Ensure that:
- Supervisor information is correct
- Your supervisor has CAC access
- Your supervisor is aware of your pending tuition assistance request
Part 3: National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) Application
- Step 1: Create a ScholarTrack Account
ScholarTrack is Indiana's one-stop shop for state financial aid, operated by the Indiana Commission on Higher Education (CHE).
To access ScholarTrack, you must first create an account.
- Step 2: Submit NGSG Application
All NGSG applications will be filled through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s ScholarTrack website:
- Step 3: Check for Award Letter
Check your ScholarTrack account regularly. Once the grant is approved, your award letter will be available for download. Ensure your school receives the award letter.
- Certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes, or other CHE‑approved providers may qualify
Costs the NGSG will cover:
Tuition and mandatory fees: Consumable fees and certification exams must be charged through the university and should not exceed the total cost of tuition for the term.
Other requirements:
- Students must submit the NGSG application through ScholarTrack
- Students must be eligible to receive state financial aid – possessing state financial aid eligibility units.
- Students must file the FAFSA and have no present edits restricting them from receiving the NGSG.
- Students can enroll part-time or full-time.
- Remain in good standing with the Indiana National Guard.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Performance with the institution where NGSG is being utilized.
- As many INNG Service Members attend civilian training in part-time status, applicants will have one year per 15 Credit Hours to complete their certificate program, e.g. a 30 credit hour program must be completed in two years.
Post-Application Responsibilities
- Step 1: Maintain Good Standing
You must remain a member in good standing with the Indiana National Guard.
- Step 2: Maintain Grade-Point Average (GPA)
You must maintain a satisfactory grade-point average (GPA) as required by Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) and your school. A satisfactory GPA is typically 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
- Step 3: Annual Renewal
Remember that you must reapply for FAFSA, FTA and NGSG each academic year.
- Download Checklist (PDF)
Certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes or other Commission for Higher Education (CHE) -approved providers may qualify
Costs the NGSG will cover:
Tuition and mandatory fees: Consumable fees and certification exams must be charged through the university and should not exceed the total cost of tuition for the term.
Other requirements:
- Students must submit the NGSG application through ScholarTrack
- Students must be eligible to receive state financial aid – possessing state financial aid eligibility units.
- Students must file the FAFSA and have no present edits restricting them from receiving the NGSG.
- Students can enroll part-time or full-time.
- Remain in good standing with the Indiana National Guard.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Performance with the institution where NGSG is being utilized.
- As many INNG Service Members attend civilian training in part-time status, applicants will have one year per 15 Credit Hours to complete their certificate program, e.g. a 30 credit hour program must be completed in two years.






