As families are gearing up for a new school year, many military spouses will also be among the students.  Military spouses all over the world are applying for a college tuition assistance program that will pay for up to $6,000 for classes over two years.

The Department of Defense Military Spouse Career Advancement Account, or MyCAA, funds a program for spouses pursuing “portable careers.” Portable careers — such as business administration, education or health services — are flexible in nature.

To see a MyCAA Fact Sheet, click here.

Military spouses of active-duty or active reserve members can apply for up to $3,000 a year for college tuition for two years. To apply for the program through the Military OneSource website go to www.militaryonesource.com.

The tuition assistance does not need to be repaid and is not based on need, as with some federal grant programs.  Students don’t receive a lump sum of money.  Instead, after approval to participate in MyCAA, funding for specific courses is paid directly to the college or university. The program, which is still accepting applications, began May 1.

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