What Is MyCAA?
MyCAA stands for Military Spouse Career Advancement Account. It’s a government-funded scholarship program that provides financial assistance to military spouses who want to return to school for career advancement.
Is MyCAA Legit?
Yes, MyCAA is a legitimate scholarship program available to military spouses of active-duty members of certain ranks. The program offers education funding, career planning and employment readiness counseling, though there are eligibility requirements.
Training and Education Grant
MyCAA provides a maximum grant of $4,000 with a yearly cap of $2,000. You can use this financial assistance to pay for the education that will maintain or lead to an associate degree, certification or license.
Planning and Coaching
MyCAA also offers coaching to help you identify potential career paths and complete the application. MyCAA coaches help with career assessments, training and education plans, finding MyCAA-approved schools, such as MedCerts, and identifying career opportunities.
Employment Readiness Counseling
The MyCAA program also connects you with employers and provides employment readiness counseling. Access networks, like the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, search for job openings and learn how to create a successful resume. Coaches are on hand to review your resume, discover resources and help you achieve meaningful employment.
How Does MyCAA Work?
Like most scholarship programs, MyCAA has eligibility criteria, program guidelines and an application process.
Eligibility
Every MyCAA recipient has to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the program. The scholarship is available to spouses who:
- Are married to active-duty members on Title 10 Orders in pay grades:
- E-1 to E-9
- W-1 to W-3
- O-1 to O-3
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Are married to National Guard or reserve members in the same pay grades above
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Have completed high school or obtained a GED
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Have MyCAA documents approved before a date of separation or before the member releases from Title 10 orders
Careers and Programs
You can use your MyCAA scholarship toward any program as long as you meet the following conditions:
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You have an approved training and education plan
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You choose a participating institution, such as MedCerts
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Your education will lead to a certificate, license or associate’s degree
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Your education will maintain an existing certificate or license
Requirements
You can only use MyCAA to cover tuition in your training and education plan. The program doesn’t cover other tuition or education-related fees, such as:
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Books, supplies or computers
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General studies courses
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Prep or audit courses
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High school completion programs
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Living costs
How to Get Started
Getting your MyCAA grant is a simple process. Start by creating your MyCAA account using your Department of Defense Self-Service (DS) logon. Then, explore programs and schools, choose an institution and complete an education and training plan. Finally, apply for financial assistance and register for your courses once you receive approval.
MedCerts is a MyCAA-approved institution with short-term training in high-demand careers in the healthcare and IT industries. For help getting started, connect with our experts. MedCerts’ MyCAA Education Consultants can help you identify potential careers, complete your training plan and take the next step in your career.
