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How to Enroll in QuickStart Academy with MyCAA
Ready to begin your technology career? We can help. Review the following steps to confirm your eligibility, schedule time with a government program advisor, and enroll in your first course.
What Is MyCAA?
MyCAA stands for My Career Advancement Account. This government program is designed to help military spouses receive career advancement education and certifications at no out-of-pocket cost. If you are eligible, you may be entitled to receive up to $4,000 toward education costs.
Register online and read the MyCAA fact sheet, terms & conditions, and successfully answer the quiz questions. Fill in your profile with the necessary personal information, education/training, and employment history. You will also need a DS Login – the same login required to access Tricare Online.
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Connect with a Program Advisor
Schedule a meeting with our government program advisor. Our advisor will help guide you through the different training options, discuss what the best option is for your professional goals, and answer your questions.
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Select a MyCAA Education & Training Plan
If you choose to pursue a QuickStart - QS Academy program, request the Education & Training plan for your desired program from our Military Admission Specialist. This plan needs to be approved to receive financial assistance; it includes your career goal, and information about the chosen school, program, and coursework.
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Connect with a Career Coach
The official Department of Defense web address for the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa . On this Portal you will be able to create your MyCAA account and submit the necessary documents to request MyCAA.
You will have to fill out the career goal and submit the Education and Training Plan (the document provided by your Military Admission Specialist). After that a SECO career coach will be in contact within 2 weeks. Your career coach will take you through the next few steps reviewing your education plan and your career goal. Plan approval may take up to 14 business days from the date of your session with the career coach
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Review Your Scholarship Application Status
Once your MyCAA scholarship is approved, our team will support you as you begin your virtual, self-paced journey toward a rewarding IT career.
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You will need to register online at: https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/notice-and-consent. Read the MyCAA Fact Sheet, terms and conditions, and answer the short questionnaire. Once you have filled in your profile with the necessary personal information, education/training, and employment history – your profile is set up. To log in to your MyCAA profile, you will need to use the DS login that you use to access Tricare.
You can get additional help by contacting a SECO Career Coach through Military One Source, or by contacting one of our government admissions advisors at QuickStart. To contact our advisors, click on the green “Schedule a Call” button located further above on this web page.
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How does MyCAA work?
MyCAA or My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship assists military spouses in pursuit of professional licenses, certifications, and degrees that are necessary for the spouse to gain employment in a career field.
Military spouses must create a MyCAA account and speak with an admissions advisor at their desired school to complete an education & training plan (ETP) and obtain a price quote for the desired course(s). Once this information is uploaded and approved by Military One Source, funding will be dispersed, and then the military spouse may begin their program.
What does MyCAA pay for?
The MyCAA scholarship can be applied to help cover tuition costs for associate degrees and certificate programs (excluding general studies), as well as additional expenditures such as exam fees for certification or licensure.
What does MyCAA NOT pay for?
MyCAA does not pay for courses and exams that are not included in the education and training plan (ETP), or courses that have already been started or completed by the spouses. The scholarship also does not pay for some of the following.
Prepayment or deposits for future courses, unless costs are part of a block of study.
High school completion courses
Please see the MyCAA fact sheet for the full listing of instances that are not fundable by MyCAA/Military One Source.
Can you use MyCAA more than once?
MyCAA offers a maximum of $4,000 but there is an annual cap of $2,000, meaning that you can apply for funds twice (assuming the full $2,000 is used each time).
How can I register for MyCAA?
You will need to register online at: https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/notice-and-consent Read the MyCAA Fact Sheet, terms and conditions, and answer the quiz questions. Once you have filled in your profile with the necessary personal information, education/training, and employment history – your profile is set up. To log in to your MyCAA profile, you will need to use the DS login that you use to access Tricare.
You can get additional help by contacting a SECO Career Coach through Military One Source, or by contacting one of our government admissions advisors at QuickStart. To contact our advisors, click on the green “Schedule a Call” button located further above on this web page.
Do I have to pay back MyCAA?
MyCAA is a scholarship assistance program, not a loan. Those eligible for MyCAA will be responsible for any remaining expenses after they’ve received MyCAA assistance.
Am I eligible for the MyCAA scholarship?
You must be a military spouse of an active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard service member. This program is open to spouses of all military branches in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Your service member must be one of the following ranks when you enroll: E1-E5, W1 or W2, O1 or O2. You must also possess a high school diploma or GED.
What are the system requirements for this course?
Students are required to have a basic computer system with a minimum of 4 GB RAM and 5 GB free disk space.
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What are the MyCAA eligibility requirements?
You must be a military spouse of an active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard service member. The MyCAA program is open to spouses of all military branches in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Your service member must be one of the following ranks when you enroll: E1-E5, W1 or W2, O1 or O2. You must also possess a high school diploma or GED.
