Military Science
Golden Eagle Free Tuition Program
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USM and Mississippi National Guard
Announce Tuition-Free Program
The Golden Eagle FTP benefits Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) Members (Army and Airforce) attending The University of Southern Mississippi as full-time (12 Semester Hours) students. Qualifying students must apply for State Education Assistance Program (SEAP) or Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), depending on their qualifications, as early as possible to ensure MSNG and Southern Miss has adequate time for processing.
Financial Benefits
| Federal Tuition Assistance for MOSQ | $4,000 per yr/1 yr |
| State Education Assistance Program for MSARNG | $4,500 for non MOSQ |
| USM Free Tuition Program | |
| MGIB | $392.00 Per Month for MOSQ |
| MGIB Kicker | $350.00 Per Month for MOSQ Contracted |
| ROTC stipend | $420.00 per Month |
| Promotion to SGT/E5 Grade at Unit (Wear Cadet Rank) |
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| Monthly Drill Pay | $297.54 Per Month |
| Two Weeks Annual Training Pay | $1,300 Per Year |
| Earn Retirement Points | |
| Eligible for TRICARE Medical and SGLI Insurance | |
| NON-Deployable once contracted |
MSNG Member Responsibilities:
- Qualify for SEAP or FTA
- Notify the USM Business office of intent to participate in this program by completing the FTP form
- Complete FAFSA and
- Apply for State Aid as early as possible (For those enrolled in less than 15 Semester Hours, NO application for State Aid is necessary)
- Enroll in a full-time undergraduate status (of at least 12 semester hours)
- Have no flags for adverse actions
- Cannot be within a year of Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) or Mandatory Removal Date (MRD)
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible
- Visit or make email connection with USM Business Office
- Turn this completed form in to USM Business Office or Veteran Representative prior to the Tuition payment deadline each semester
