Military spouses can get $6000 for school

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

Please note: Due to the high volume of calls and emails regarding the MyCAA program, please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed. Thank you for your interest!

With Congressional authorization set forth in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense is expanding the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts – MyCAA – for military spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide.

MyCAA is currently completing an extensive testing period with the help of volunteer spouses, schools and other payees. Final administrative processes are now being put into place. MyCAA is preparing to officially open its doors for eligible military spouses worldwide to receive up to $6,000 of financial assistance to help pay for licenses, certifications and education in high growth, high demand portable career fields.

What is a Portable Career?

Portable careers are those that are likely to provide job opportunities in most locations where military Service members are stationed. These might include but are not limited to: business/management, construction trades, education, financial services, health services, homeland security, hospitality management, human resources, information technology, real estate, etc.

Visit the Career One Stop Web site to take self-assessments, analyze your skills, and explore careers and industries. Find your local One-Stop Center by entering your zip code into the Service Locator. Visit the Career Voyages Web site for information on in-demand occupations and high growth industries.