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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

Up to $4,000 in career education funding for eligible military spouses.

About this program

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a Department of Defense workforce development program that provides eligible military spouses with financial assistance for licenses, certifications, associate degrees, and continuing education needed for portable employment. Deadline notes: Applications are generally accepted through the MyCAA portal subject to eligibility and approved education plans. Notes: National DoD program clearly open to eligible New Jersey military spouses.

Eligibility

Eligible spouses of active-duty, activated National Guard, activated Reserve, or other qualifying service members in covered pay grades under current MyCAA rules.

Requirements

  • Create a MyCAA account, work with a SECO career coach if required, submit an approved education and training plan, and use an approved school or program.