1. Understanding MyCAA Eligibility
MyCAA stands for Military Spouse Career Advancement Account. It’s a scholarship program that funds short-term training for certifications in portable, high-demand careers like healthcare and IT.
MyCAA funding is available to spouses of qualifying active duty service members in pay grades E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-3 and O-1 to O-3. Eligible spouses can receive up to $4,000 in assistance, with a limit of $2,000 per fiscal year. MyCAA funding can go toward approved courses that prepare students for career certifications or licenses.
As a MyCAA-approved online training provider, MedCerts offers flexible programs that fit military life. Eligible students must complete all coursework while their spouse is on Title 10 orders, so it’s important to take advantage while you can.
2. Why Cybersecurity Is a Strong MyCAA Pathway
Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field that moves with you when your spouse gets a PCS. There are remote and hybrid opportunities available across the country, and the demand for talent is only increasing. It’s a great fit for military spouses who enjoy structured work and are interested in technology, problem-solving and digital safety.
This future-proof career doesn’t require a four-year degree, yet still offers substantial salaries of up to six figures.
3. MyCAA-Approved Cybersecurity Training With MedCerts
MedCerts enables military spouses to train for promising careers in cybersecurity. Programs are fully online and self-paced, with plenty of flexibility for families with unpredictable schedules. Approved MyCAA courses for military spouses include:
- Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- IT Security and Network Technician
- IT Support Professional
A MedCerts Education Consultant can help you choose the right program, given your needs and experience level.
4. How to Apply for MyCAA Funding
Before you can enroll in a MedCerts program, you must get approval through the MyCAA program.
- Create a MyCAA account online
- Confirm your eligibility
- Choose your MedCerts program
- Create your Education & Training Plan (ETP), identifying MedCerts as your training provider
- Submit your ETP for approval
- Enroll and begin training once MyCAA authorizes funding
5. GI Bill® Reimbursement as an Additional Option
Some military spouses may also be eligible for tuition reimbursement through the GI Bill® program. It’s not a scholarship, but a way to get back some of the cost of your program. MedCerts is an authorized school, which means you may be able to combine GI Bill® funding with your MyCAA scholarship to minimize the cost of your training. Our IT Security and Network Technician and our IT Support Professional programs are approved for GI Bill® reimbursement.
At MedCerts, we’re committed to making career education as accessible as possible for service members and their families. Talk to a Military Education Consultant today about how MyCAA and MedCerts can help you launch your cybersecurity career.
The Department of Defense and Department of Veteran Affairs are not affiliated with MedCerts and does not endorse our services. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
