MyCAA Provides up to $6,000 in Financial Assistance to Military Spouses

Military spouses deserve a high-quality education that leads to an in-demand career. What's more, they need a career path that's portable, so relocation never gets in the way of reaching their goals.

To be eligible for up to $6,000 in financial assistance, you must be the spouse of an active duty or activated Guard or Reserve servicemember.

How to Apply

Step 1: Send an e-mail to a UMUC Europe MyCAA advisor and give your name, contact information, and location.

Step 2: Select "Create an account". Read the Fact Sheet and agree to the Statement of Understanding (SOU) then create a MyCAA account.

Step 3: Call or contact a Military One Source Career/Education Consultant at 800-342-9647 or by email through your MyCAA portal to begin working on career goals and a career plan with UMUC.

Step 4: Use the School Search function under the Resources tab; you can search by University of Maryland University College or State of Maryland.

Step 5: Be sure to include all of the requirements for your degree program in your Career and Training Plan.

Step 6: New students must fill out the
e-Application (click on Apply Now) for admission to UMUC.

Step 7: Enroll in your selected program or course at UMUC.
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Financial assistance is paid directly to schools and other payees registered in the AI portal.

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program is providing up to $6,000 for education and training in any University of Maryland University College (UMUC) or Bowie State University (BSU)* program, including:

Undergraduate

Business administration
Human resource management
Accounting
Marketing
English
History
Computer and information science
And more -- view all UMUC Europe undergraduate programs or UMUC global undergraduate programs

Graduate

Counseling
Information technology
Management information systems
Public administration
And more -- view all UMUC Europe and BSU graduate programs or UMUC global graduate programs

*Bowie State students must select UMUC as their school when applying.

For more information, please visit the FAQ page or contact a UMUC Europe MyCAA advisor today by e-mail or by calling +49-(0)6221-3780.

Last updated: 28 July 2009