Need a way to pay for college? The Coast Guard can help. Read below and find out if you're eligible for education benefits and tuition assistance. The Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Resources
Learn more about Career Options, Employer Responsibilites, Finances, Family & Spouse, and Retiree Resources for Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve. Coast Guard Careers Military Spouses Financial Concerns Military Discounts Retirees and Veterans Military Rank Military Alphabet There are a multitude of benefits and resources available to our service members to show appreciation … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Drill Pay – FY2011
Coast Guard Reservist normally drill two days a month and an additional twelve days of active duty each year. Coast Guard Reserve include Enlisted, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers. The pay for each full drill weekend, which includes four drills is included in these drill pay charts. Reserve Enlisted Pay Charts, Reserve Warrant Officer Pay Charts, and Reserve … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Officer Pay – FY2011
Commissioned officers in the Coast Guard have pay grades ranging from O-1 to O-10, with O-10 being the highest. Coast Guard Officers use the same rank structure as the Navy. Officers holding the rank of Ensign (O-1) through Lieutenant Commander (O-4) are considered junior officers, Commanders (O-5) and Captains (O-6) are considered senior officers, and Rear Admirals (O-7) … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Warrant Officer Pay – FY2011
Coast Guard Active Duty Warrant Officers receive competitive salaries based on years of service and rank. To become a Warrant Officer highly qualified enlisted personnel from E-6 through E-9 with a minimum of eight years experience can compete each year for appointment as Warrant Officers (WO). Successful candidates are chosen by a board and then commissioned as Chief … [Read more...]