Military Spouse Scholarship with MyCAA

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship

The MyCAA Scholarship (Military Spouse Career Advancement Account) gives eligible military wives or husbands $4,000 of tuition assistance to help gain certification towards a new career.

What is the MyCAA Program?

The MyCAA Scholarship Program is awarded to eligible military spouses who seek certification, license, or an Associate’s degree in a career field and occupation that is highly portable such as medical, business, and IT fields. $4,000 is provided to those who qualify, which, in many cases, completely covers the cost of education.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program Basics

The MyCAA Scholarship Fact Sheet explains:

What the MyCAA funding does and does not pay for
Who is eligible for MyCAA funding
How to set up a MyCAA program account
MyCAA program feedback
Additional information and assistance

MyCAA Approved Programs

Healthcare & Nutrition

Clinical Medical Assistant

Billing & Coding-Pro

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Patient Care Technician

EKG & Phlebotomy Technician

EKG Technician

Personal Trainer

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Medical Administrative Assistant with B&C and EHR

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Electronic Health Records

Phlebotomy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Administrative Assistant with B&C

Veterinary Medical Office Assistant

IT & Cyber Security

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Information Technology Specialist

Help Desk IT Support Technician

Cyber Security Professional

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CompTIA Security+

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA Network+

Cyber security. Cybercrime. Cyberspace. Hacking. Hackers. IT

CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA Cloud+

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CompTIA CASP+

CompTIA A+

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Cisco Certified Network Associate

Business

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Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

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Project Management Professional (PMP)

Who is Eligible?

If you are married to an active duty military service member in the following branches: Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and National Guard on Title 10 orders.
Pay grades of service members must be E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to 0-3.
The military spouse must have successfully completed high school.

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What will the MYCAA Scholarship pay for?

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) pays tuition costs for obtaining a certificate, license, or certification with an accredited technical school, college, or university for education and training courses in the United States. The MyCAA scholarship can also cover costs for obtaining an associate’s degree (excludes general studies, interdisciplinary studies, and liberal arts that do not have a concentration). The degree must give the military spouse portable career opportunities.

What are the steps to apply?

Confirm MyCAA Eligibility

Your spouse is on active duty in pay grades E1-E6, W1-W2 or O1-O3.
You need to start and complete the coursework while your spouse is on active duty.

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