MyCAA
MyCAA offers military spouses opportunities to pursue portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations such as education and health care.
MyCAA is also Known as Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts, the program was intended to help military wives and husbands overcome obstacles to finding jobs, a hot-button issue because military families move every three years on average. That makes some employers hesitant to hire military spouses and means they often do not keep jobs long enough to earn promotions and raises.
DoD will resume the MyCAA program. The Department Of Defense has completed the program review and will be making the necessary adjustments to resume the MyCAA program beginning in October 2010. Starting 8 a.m. (EDT) Monday October 25, 2010, Military OneSource career and education counselors will have a much more active role in supporting military spouses. In addition to understanding resources available via DoD’s financial aid support, they will provide support and assistance to identify and gain access to other federal, state and local programs. All military spouses of active duty service members will be eligible for career counseling and support.
New financial assistance guidelines. With a focus on the original intent of the program, the Defense Department’s financial assistance program will: Check more about MyCAA with Allied Schools!
- Be available to spouses of active duty service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2
- Offer a maximum financial benefit of $4,000 with a fiscal year cap of $2,000. Waivers will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or certification up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000
- Require military spouses to finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course
- Be limited to associate degrees, certification and licensures
