Provided by Department of Defense (MyCAA)
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a Department of Defense workforce development program that provides eligible military spouses up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications, or associate degrees. Applicants must establish a MyCAA account, submit an approved Education and Training Plan (ETP), and apply for financial assistance through the MyCAA portal. Thomas Edison State University lists eligible associate degree programs and provides steps to use MyCAA with TESU.
Award amount
$4,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Other
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
Not required
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Be the spouse of an active-duty service member, National Guard, or reserve service member
Service member must be in pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-3, or O-1 through O-3
Establish a MyCAA account and provide required Spouse Profile information
Submit an Education and Training Plan (ETP) and have the ETP approved by MyCAA staff
Apply for financial assistance for specific courses (applications for FA may be submitted up to 60 days prior to the course start date)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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