MyCAA Program

The Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program provides Financial Assistance for military spouses who are pursuing associate degrees certification, and licensures.
Implementation of the New MyCAA Program
- October 25, 2010: The MyCAA program will reopen to all eligible spouses under the new program guidelines. All spouses, including those currently participating, will be subject to the new eligibility criteria and revised funding limits below:
- Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.
- If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member, the sponsor must be on federal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS.
- Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.
- MyCAA accounts will be limited to the new $4,000 maximum benefit with a $2000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or certification with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.
- Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.
- Funding is limited to only Associate’s degrees, certifications and licensure programs.
Call a Military OneSource Career/Education Consultant (1-800-342-9647) for an appointment. The MOS Consultant can answer questions you might have and provide assistance as you explore career fields of interest, job markets and salary ranges, choose a relevant course of study from a recognized school or program, learn more about the licensing and certifications necessary to meet your Career Goal, and complete your Career Plan. View more information
Military spouses can find training and academic programs at AACC designed to meet their educational goals and advance their careers. AACC has programs and certifications that build on experience and are tailor-made for individuals pursuing a degree or transitioning into a new career
Last Updated: Nov 22 2010 10:29AM