The South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP), established in 2007, offers financial assistance to members of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard by providing incentives for service in either the South Carolina Army National Guard or South Carolina Air National Guard. SCNG CAP is administered by the CHE in partnership with the South Carolina National Guard.
South Carolina Army National Guard and Air National Guard CAP recipients may receive up to a maximum of $12,000 per academic year (maximum of $4,000 per semester for full-time students) if enrolled in a two-year or four-year program at eligible South Carolina institutions.
The cumulative total of all SCNG CAP benefits is set annually through proviso by the South Carolina General Assembly. The funds are temporary and awarded for one year only: as of FY 2026-27 SCNG CAP the lifetime maximum award amount is $25,000.
SCNG CAP benefits can be awarded up to the cost of attendance, as defined by Title IV regulation. However, the benefit maximum per award year will be reduced if the cumulative total of all aid received exceeds the cost of attendance (in combination with other financial aid.)
NEW CHEMIS Connect Link: Update Your Bookmark?
The SCNG CAP and Palmetto Fellows Portal (now called CHEMIS Connect) is back online following the system maintenance and updates. As part of these updates, CHEMIS Connect now has a new web address. If you have any questions or experience any issues with CHEMIS Connect, please email chedata@che.sc.gov.
Thank you for your patience during the system transition. For questions, please contact:
- Palmetto Fellows: Ms. Kathryn Harris at kharris@che.sc.gov or (803) 856-0738.
- SCNG CAP: Ms. Alfie Mincy at amincy@che.sc.gov or (803) 856-0579.
SCNG CAP 2026-27 application windows
The SCNG will not accept applications outside of the application windows unless otherwise noted. CAP funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fall: 12:01 a.m. on June 1 through 11:59 p.m. on August 1.
Spring: 12:01 a.m. on November 20 through 11:59 p.m. on December 15. The Spring Application window is ONLY for NEW CAP eligible students or students who missed the first deadline. If approved, funds will be awarded for Spring and Summer only.
Students approved in the fall do NOT need to reapply during the spring application window.
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For questions regarding application status please contact:
- Army Guard: (803) 299-2734
- Air Guard: (803) 647-8211
- SCNG CAP Program Contacts
Dr. Karen Woodfaulk
Director, CHE Student Affairs
(803) 856-0578
kwoodfaulk@che.sc.govMs. Alfie B. Mincy
Program Coordinator, SCNG CAP and Veterans Outreach
(803) 856-0579
amincy@che.sc.govMSgt. Jermaine Edmunds
Retention Office Manager
SC Air National Guard
(803) 647-8854
thomas.edmunds@us.af.milSgt. Maj. (Retired) Mr. Paul Mead
Guidance Counselor/CAP Manager
SC Army National Guard
(803) 299-2734
paul.j.mead2.civ@army.mil- SCNG CAP Links and Resources: