GGU Military Family Tuition Assistance Grant Program
The Military Family Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) at Golden Gate University (GGU) supports eligible military family members who are pursuing their first degree at GGU.
Who is Eligible for the MTAG Grant? Eligible family members must meet all the following criteria:
- Spouse, domestic partner, child, or stepchild of a veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, or Reserve members
- First time students to GGU, and
- Not currently receiving VA educational benefits, and
- Pursing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (no certificates) in a qualifying program, and
- Admitted for GGU’s Spring 2025 trimester
How the Grant Works
MTAGs are awarded at the time of admission only. The MTAG is applied directly to tuition costs on a per-unit basis and appears as a credit on the student’s tuition statement, reducing the amount owed. The grant amount is calculated based on the number of units for which the student is registered. It is renewable for students who maintain continuous enrollment (at least part-time) for five (5) additional trimesters.
Tuition grants are available in the following amounts:
- Undergraduate Programs: $3,000 per trimester for full-time enrollment/$1,500 per trimester for part-time enrollment
- Graduate Programs: Up to $3,600 per trimester for full-time enrollment/$1,500 per trimester for part-time enrollment
- School of Taxation: Up to $4,500 per trimester for full-time enrollment/$2,250 per trimester for part-time enrollment
Next Steps
- Initial Application: Submit an application to an eligible program by December 13, 2024.
- Upon Admission and Grant Award: Upon request from a GGU enrollment advisor, submit your Veteran or active duty family member’s proof of military service (examples include: LES or DD-214) and supporting documents showing military family relationship (spouse, domestic partner, child, or stepchild).
- Register for classes.
- Start your program by January 12, 2025.
Additional Terms and Conditions
- The MTAG applies to tuition only and cannot exceed the cost of tuition when combined with other sources (e.g., employer reimbursement, scholarships, or external grants).
- This grant is not retroactive and cannot be applied to previous terms.
- The MTAG is not available for programs in GGU Worldwide, LLM/SJD or any certificate programs.
- The MTAG grants are not available to students who have been previously stopped-out, academically disqualified or otherwise associated with GGU in the past.
- The MTAG may not be combined with any other GGU grants or scholarships.
- For additional information on what constitutes full time and part time enrollment status, visit the GGU Catalog.
- To qualify as a domestic partner for the MTAG, individuals may be asked to provide proof of a joint residency, such as a shared lease or utility bills, and/or a signed declaration of domestic partnership.
