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.

Requirements: Review the fact sheet on the California Military Department GI Bill® Award Program website for eligibility requirements.

​How to Apply: Submit online or paper application at calguard.ca.gov/education,​ complete FAFSA, and Statement of Understanding.

​​Deadline: Priority deadline is April 30. Thereafter on a first come-first serve basis until awards are exhausted.