California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill)

Scholarship · California Military Department / California Student Aid Commission

California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill). Deadline: April 30, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: California Military Department / California Student Aid Commission
Official link: https://calguard.ca.gov/education/ (calguard.ca.gov)
Amount: State grant can pay up to 100% of tuition and fees at UC, CSU, or California Community Colleges; also usable at eligible California proprietary/private institutions (Cal Guard CMD GI Bill).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: April 30, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: April 30, 2027
Who can apply: Students in California
Last checked: October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-09

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States on file: California

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Source: California Military Department / California Student Aid Commission (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-09

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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CMD GI Bill (formerly CNG EAAP) issues educational awards to qualifying members of the California Army/Air National Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia. May cover up to 100% tuition/fees at UC/CSU/CCC. Priority deadline April 30, 2026 for 2026-27; late applications first-come through April 30, 2027. Official: calguard.ca.gov/education.

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Who can apply

Students in California

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill)?

California Military Department / California Student Aid Commission. Official page: https://calguard.ca.gov/education/

What is the amount for California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill)?

State grant can pay up to 100% of tuition and fees at UC, CSU, or California Community Colleges; also usable at eligible California proprietary/private institutions (Cal Guard CMD GI Bill). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill)?

What is the status of California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: April 30, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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