MyCAA Scholarship: Who Qualifies for the $4,000 (Plainly)
The MyCAA spouse scholarship explained without the contradictions — who's eligible, what it covers, and how to avoid the scams that target it.
- MyCAA provides up to $4,000 (max $2,000/yr) for licenses, certifications, and associate degrees in portable career fields.
- Eligibility is tied to the service member's rank (junior enlisted/officer tiers) — we tell you yes or no, plainly.
- Official pages have literally contradicted each other on legally-separated spouses; we flag exactly where the gray areas are.
- MyCAA is heavily targeted by scammers — only apply through the official portal; we show you which one.
SpouseWorks / MyCAA (official, free) — Career coaching and the MyCAA scholarship are free through the official program. Call 800-342-9647.
Frequently asked
Who is eligible for MyCAA?
Spouses of active-duty (and certain Guard/Reserve) members in pay grades E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-3, and O-1 to O-3. Use our eligibility checker for a quick read.
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