MyCAA Education Funding Quick Reference

MYCAA Education Funding What is the MYCAA program? The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA) program is a CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE program that offers $4,000 to military spouses pursuing LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR ASSOCIATE DEGREES necessary for gainful employment in high demand fields. Why does the MyCAA program exist? It's all about getting Military Spouses good jobs AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. The MYCAA program pays tuition expenses for career-oriented programs that focus on teaching the knowledge and skills individuals, will need to do a SPECIFIC JOB. This type of training increases spouses' chances of SUCCESSFULLY WORKING AFTER GRADUATION. 1 in 4 85% OF MILITARY SPOUSES WANT OR NEED WORK MILITARY SPOUSES IS UNEMPLOYED AND LOOKING FOR WORK Who is eligible for MYCAA funding? SPOUSES of service members on active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. OVER 1.2 Million Pay grades E-1 TO E-5, W-1 TO W-2, and O-1 TO O-2. MILITARY SPOUSES ARE ELIGIBLE Spouses of National Guard service members must be able to start and complete their coursework while their military sponsor is on TITLE 10 MILITARY ORDERS. What does MYCAA funding pay for? MYCAA offers a maximum benefit of $4,000 to cover TUITION COSTS of an approved training program. MYCAA DOES NOT pay for: Ø Books or other supplies OVER Ø School fees 3,000 REGISTERED Student activities or events SCHOOLS Ø Child care or transportation costs. What is the application process like? It's fast and easy! The entire application process can be done ONLINE. Just go to: AIPORTAL.ACC.AF.MIL/MYCAA You'll create an account, put together your education plan, and then apply for financial aid after your education plan has been approved. Most applications are reviewed and approved within 2 weeks. What makes a good certificate program? Make sure your certificate program is: M MYCAA-approved Certificate programs are a great fit under MYCAA funding because military spouses can be TRAINED AND WORKING IN A YEAR OR LESS. 1) M Portable M Employer trusted M Instructor supported Find MYCAA-approved career programs at: CareerStep.com/MYCAA CareerStep ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS Sources: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/12038/Project%20Documents/MilitaryHOMEFRONT/MYCAA/SpouseFAQs.pdf http://www.careerstep.com/docs/top-5-mycaa-myths.pdf http://www.militaryfamily.org/get-info/spouse-employment/ http://www.armywifenetwork.com/?p%36745 http://www.careerstep.com/mycaa-funds?uid%3Dppc|G-Military-p173331727&gclid%3DCM2YhbPsrboCFes9QgoddlOA4Q