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What is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA)?

MyCAA reduces education costs and supports career paths you can continue during relocations. The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for eligible military spouses to earn approved certificates, licenses, or associate degrees. Funding is capped at $2,000 per year.

Who qualifies

  • Spouses of active-duty service members in pay grades E1-E9, W1-W3, or O1-O3
  • E6 and O3 ranks: only the first 1,250 approved applicants qualify

Learn more at Education Benefits for Spouses & Dependents.

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