General Information

An application for assistance must be completed for each request for assistance. The CGMA Application for Assistance (CGMA Form 5) has been established as the primary document to request assistance from CGMA. This form will be used to request all types of assistance, except for certain education programs, requesting financial counseling, obtaining a layette through the AFAS or NMCRS and when applying for emergency assistance through another Military Aid Society or the American Red Cross.

In addition to the application form, in most cases a CGMA Budget Form must also be completed. Additional supporting documentation will normally be required when applying for assistance. Applicants are encourages to review "Applying for Assistance" for addition information.

Regardless of the form used, the applicant is to read, thoroughly complete and sign the application for assistance. If there is insufficient space on the application, additional pages may be attached, as needed, to provide complete information. The completed signed application, along with endorsements and supporting documents, will form the basis for determining if assistance may be provided.

At a minimum, the applicant must complete the "Assistance Requested" block of the application for assistance. This information should be detailed enough for the Representative to understand the applicant's need and to assist in making a decision on the request. 

However, in more complex or unusual cases, in addition to the information provided on the application, applicants should be encouraged to provide an additional statement that may help explain or justify the need for assistance. Generally, the more information provided by the applicant to explain the situation they are in, their need, and what they are expecting from CGMA, the easier it will be to understand the applicant's request and to make the correct decision as to whether or not assistance may be provided.

Generally the CGMA client will apply for assistance for themselves or for their family members. However, when the client is not available, family members may apply.

Application forms are available to download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. (If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it free by clicking here Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.) These forms may be complete online. Once completed, the form may be printed, signed and forwarded per instructions. If you do not wish to complete the form online, you may simply print the form, complete it manually, then sign and forward per instructions. Applications may also be obtained from your local CGMA Representative.

	Quick Loan Application (CGMA Form1)
	CGMA Application for Assistance (CGMA Form 5)
	Application for CGMA Layette (CGMA Form 7)
	Application for Stafford/PLUS Loan Origination Fee Refund (CGMA Form 8)
	Application for CGMA Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) (CGMA Form 10)
	CGMA Budget Form (CGMA Form 15)
	Pre-Authorization Form (CGMA Form 16)

Completed applications along with budget forms and other supporting documentation must be forwarded to your local CGMA Representative for processing.

One exception to the above; request for the Application for Stafford/PLUS Loan Origination Fee Refund (CGMA Form 8) should be sent directly to CGMA-HQ, not to your local CGMA Representative.

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Need More Information?

More detailed information concerning applying for assistance is contained in Section 3-D of the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Manual.

Contact your local Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative.

Call CGMA-HQ (800) 881-2462 or (202) 493-6621

Send us an email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil