EDD Mailbox: ng.fl.flarng.list.edd-office@army.mil
Website: https://edd.dma.myflorida.com
The Florida National Guard Educational Dollars for Duty program (EDD) is a state-funded education tuition assistance resource exclusively available to qualified Guard members for authorized post-secondary educational opportunities. These include vocational, technical, industry certification, continuing education and academic programs.
EDD can be used for courses leading to a technical certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree (if the master’s education goal was approved prior to Jan. 1, 2026). EDD cannot be used for a doctorate degree. The program also pays for authorized licensing and industry certification exams. EDD may refund textbook and instructional material costs if funds are available after all tuition is paid for the fiscal year.
The EDD program is a state benefit, not an entitlement. The EDD program is governed by Florida Statutes, and its fiscal year 2026 annual budget is approximately $5.2 million. The motto of the EDD program is “Education for Guard Life & Beyond.” The benefits include improving the education level of Florida National Guard members for current and future roles and enhancing recruiting and retention efforts for the Florida National Guard.
Qualified service members attending Florida colleges and public universities can get up to 100% of their tuition covered at Florida’s public in-state, resident rate. For those attending accredited private institutions, EDD will provide funds at the highest current state resident rate.
“One great benefit of being a member of the Florida National Guard is the state-funded Educational Dollars for Duty program,” said Maj. Gen. John D. Haas, The Adjutant General of Florida. “More than 20,000 soldiers and airmen have taken advantage of this valuable incentive, which includes coverage of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as numerous certifications and licensing programs.”
The EDD program currently supports more than 1,600 service members enrolled in more than 10,000 courses at 228 educational institutions per year.
For more information on the EDD program or school eligibility, contact the EDD Group Mailbox at ng.fl.flarng.list.edd-office@army.mil or visit the EDD website at https://edd.dma.myflorida.com.
