The Golden Eagle FTP benefits Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) Members (Army and
Airforce) attending The University of Southern Mississippi as fulltime (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.
Participants in the Golden Eagle FTP acknowledge that their funds can be used in
conjunction with other benefits (Pell/State Aid/Scholarships) to ensure a zero tuition
balance. USM will have the ability to apply any remaining monetary allocation of SEAP
funds to the population of MSNG SEAP and FTA students. This program excludes
distance education fees above 12 Semester Hours, and distance tuition above the 12-19
Semester Hour Flat Rate.
I will participate in the Golden Eagle Free Tuition Program this Semester using:
*Select One: SEAP FTA
*Student #: ______________ Signature: ______________________________
SEAP POC: Ms. Penny Boggan, MSNG (601) 313-6248 penny.w.boggan.nfg@mail.mil
FTA POC: Mr. David Jolly, MSNG (601) 313-6442 david.f.jolly2.civ@mail.mil
Business office POC: Ms. Carolyn Smith, USM (601) 266-6192 carolyn.smith@usm.edu
Center for Military Veterans POC: Mr. Michael McGee, USM (601) 264-4629 va@usm.edu
Gulf Coast Veterans Representative: Ms. Stacy Henley, USM (228) 214-3244 va@usm.edu
Army ROTC: Mr. Chuck Mitchell, USM (601) 918-2340 charles.s.mitchell@usm.edu
ROTC PMS: LTC E. Walker Nordan, USM (601) 266-4624 Walker.Nordan@usm.edu
(*) Indicates required field
Golden Eagle Free Tuition Program (FTP)
MSNG Member Responsibilities:
1. Qualify for SEAP or FTA
2. Notify the USM Business office of intent to participate in this program by completing
this form
3. Complete FAFSA and
4. Apply for State Aid as early as possible (For those enrolled in less than 15 Semester
Hours, NO application for State Aid is necessary)
5. Enroll in a full-time undergraduate status of at least 12 semester hours
6. Have no flags for adverse actions
7. Cannot be within a year of Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) or Mandatory Removal
Date (MRD).
8. Maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible
9. Visit or make email connection with USM Business Office
10.Turn this completed form in to USM Business Office or Veteran Representative
prior to the Tuition payment deadline each semester
