Gift Catalog
LIFT / TOP Financial Assistance Program
Lift/Top and Scholarship Applications are located in Registration Zone
Winter 2027 Lift/Top Applications are now open and close on Oct 6, 2026 at 12pm Central
Lift/TOP Financial Assistance Programs Overview & FAQ
What is Lift/TOP?
These programs allow cadets who are applying for National Cadet Special Activities (NCSAs) or National Flight Academies (NFAs) to also apply for need-based financial assistance. Priority is given to cadet students documenting the greatest financial need.
These programs allow cadets who are applying for National Cadet Special Activities (NCSAs) or National Flight Academies (NFAs) to also apply for need-based financial assistance. Priority is given to cadet students documenting the greatest financial need.
Does applying for NCSAs or NFAs automatically make me eligible for Lift/TOP?
No. Cadets who wish to be considered for Lift/TOP financial assistance must submit the Lift/TOP application. This is separate from the NCSA and/or NFA activity application. Please see "How to Apply" directions for each program below.
If I apply for Lift/TOP, does this mean my activity is automatically paid for?
No. Applying for Lift/TOP does not guarantee funding will be awarded. Applicants will be notified if they are a Lift/TOP recipient after slotting takes place. Applicants must be slotted for an NCSA or NFA to be considered for this financial assistance.
No. Applying for Lift/TOP does not guarantee funding will be awarded. Applicants will be notified if they are a Lift/TOP recipient after slotting takes place. Applicants must be slotted for an NCSA or NFA to be considered for this financial assistance.
When are Lift/TOP decisions made?
After initial slotting takes place, Lift/TOP applications are reviewed and recipients are selected. All available funding is allocated at that initial slotting phase. No additional funding will be available for alternates that are slotted at a later date.
What financial assistance would I receive if I'm selected as a Lift/TOP recipient?
Awardees will be eligible to receive activity tuition and a travel reimbursement allowance. Tuition will be entered into Registration Zone. Travel reimbursement rules will be communicated to recipients after selection.
Awardees will be eligible to receive activity tuition and a travel reimbursement allowance. Tuition will be entered into Registration Zone. Travel reimbursement rules will be communicated to recipients after selection.
How many Lift/Top awards can I receive each season?
One.
Is there a maximum number of Lift/Top awards I can receive?
Yes. Cadets may receive Lift/Top a maximum of two times over the course of their membership.
Yes. Cadets may receive Lift/Top a maximum of two times over the course of their membership.
Lift: Need-based program supporting cadets at week-long career exploration activities (NCSAs).
TOP: Needs-based program supporting cadets at week-long CAP national flight academies.
Must meet basic eligibility requirements:
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Be a current CAP Cadet in good standing.
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Apply in Registration Zone by the stated deadline: 6 October by 12pm Central for Winter 2027 activities and 15 January by 12pm Central for Summer 2027 activities.
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Apply for NCSA and/or NFA via Registration Zone in eServices.
How to Apply:
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Log onto eServices.
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Apply for the Lift Top Financial Assistance Application for NCSAs Event in Registration Zone.
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Follow all instructions to submit your application and register.
