SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance Program

The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance of a license, certification, or associate degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.

AHDPG is an active participant in the activities of the U.S. Department of Defense to promote a variety of healthcare documentation roles as viable occupations for military spouses and participates in the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance Program.

Those who dedicate their lives to service for our country and risk their lives while separated from their families are often acknowledged. We see the stories of our military all over the media, and at AHDPG, we are proud of those who choose this life of service for our country.

Are You Eligible for the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Program?

Spouses of active-duty service members in pay grades E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-3, and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders.

Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are eligible.

Click here to check your eligibility for the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) by visiting the Spouseworks website and applying for an account.

What Does the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Program Cover?

The pursuit or maintenance, including continuing education courses, of a license, certification, or associate degree. The license, certification, or associate degree must align with the spouse’s career goal and be obtained from a participating institution.

The costs of national tests that may earn a participating military spouse course credits required for a degree approved under the program, including the College Level Examination Program tests.

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How to Apply for SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance Program

Step 1 – Verify You Qualify to Participate In The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Program

Spouses of active-duty service members in pay grades E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-3, and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders.  Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are eligible.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Step 2 – Enroll In The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)

Military spouses enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, are eligible for a DS Logon account.  For information about creating a DS Logon premium account, access the How do I use DS Logon to create and access a My Career Advancement Account?

 All scholarship participants are required to use DS Logon to access their accounts.

Step 3 – Establish A My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

Spouses can visit the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Spouse MyCAA Portal and provide the required Spouse Profile information to support their request for tuition assistance.

Step 4 – Request a SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Education and Training Plan

4a. Choose a Program

4b. Take Our Screening Assessment

4c. Request a SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Education and Training Plan – via email within 24 hours (M-F).

4d. Upload your MyCAA Education and Training Plan to the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) website.

Step 5 – Request SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance

Call a career coach at 800-342-9647.

Spouses with an established MyCAA account may use the Message Box feature to receive information and assistance quickly.  Coaches are available Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

Step 6 – Accept Your SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) Tuition Assistance

Log into the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) website and accept your tuition assistance. Download a copy of the MyCAA Financial Approval (FA) document and email it to us at admissions@ahdpg.com. In turn, we will email you an Enrollment Application, noting your participation in the MyCAA Tuition Assistance Program.

Note: Remain on the lookout for an email from SignNow (SignNow.com) our electronic signature application.  You will be able to review and accept your Enrollment Application online.

Once you complete the Enrollment Application our Student Services Coordinator will be notified, match your application to the FA document, and lock in your spot in the program. Your books and materials, if applicable will be ordered and shipped to you. You will receive a Welcome Letter via email from your Program Instructor with the next steps. Enjoy your training!