MyCAA Schools List: Regionally & Nationally Accredited
Here’s a list of schools that are MyCAA accredited institutions. Many of these schools can be found in the CollegeRecon School Finder tool.
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Military Spouse
New Law Guarantees In-State Tuition for Survivors & Dependents
A new law grants in-state tuition to Survivors and Dependents using Chapter 35 benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Best Online Colleges for Military Spouses
Get a fantastic education and a jumpstart on a great career at one of the best online colleges for military spouses. Read more.
10 Scholarships for Marines and Their Families
There are scholarship opportunities for Marines, their children, and their spouses. Check out these ten scholarship for marines opportunities.
MyCAA: Highest Paying Careers Without a 4-Year Degree
Hit the Ground Running on High Paying Careers with MyCAA Not all careers require four-year degrees from expensive colleges. Military spouses who want to hit the ground running in a lucrative career field should take advantage of the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) program. MyCAA offers up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to military…
Strategy for Going to College as a Military Spouse
If you are considering going to college as a military spouse, you need a strategy so you don’t waste your time and money. Read more.
States Offering In-State Tuition for Veterans After 3 Years from Discharge
Find states that offer in-state tuition for non-resident veterans beyond the 3-year discharge cap. The Choice Act requires states to offer in-state tuition to non-resident veterans for 3-years after leaving the military. However, 27 states have passed laws that make veteran students eligible for in-state tuition beyond the Choice Act’s limit. With this change there is now a confusing and inconsistent patchwork of laws across the country.
What I Wish I’d Known Before: Transferring GI Bill Benefits to a Dependent
Transferring GI Bill to Dependent: A Personal Account Perhaps you are an Airman whose wife wants to go back to school and get her Master’s degree. Maybe you are a senior in high school contemplating a four-year university whose mom is a Marine. Regardless of the type of higher or supplemental education being sought, finding…
Military Spouse’s College Guide to Going Back to School
Going back to college can be the right choice for a lot of military spouses, but there is a lot of information out there and you can become a little overwhelmed. Here is a military spouse’s guide to going back to school to help you on your way. As a military spouse, you may have…
Best Back To School Discounts For Military Families
With back-to-school season approaching, parents are on the lookout for deals when getting ready for the new school year. Here is a list of some of the best back-to-school discounts for military families. >> For more great military and veteran discounts direct to your inbox, sign up for the Military and Veteran Discounts Newsletter! It’s…
Military & Veteran College Scholarships and Grants
Are you looking for money for college? Then this list of veteran and military scholarships is for you! Find scholarships for active duty military, veterans, spouses, dependents and by degree program!
List of Military Pay Dates 2022 [updated]
2022 List of Military Pay Dates Typically while serving in the military you are paid on the 1st and 15th of every month. However, due to weekends and holidays, the actual military pay dates may vary. Paydays can fall on any day of the week, depending on the month. Check closely to know when you…
USAA Military & Retiree Pay Days 2022 [updated]
USAA Pay Dates for Active Duty & Retirees for 2022 One benefit of being a USAA member is having funds available early. Find the standard military pay dates and USAA pay dates below. Receive Military Pay Early with USAA If you bank with USAA you can get paid early. Typically you will receive your pay…
Navy Federal Pay Dates for 2022 [updated]
One benefit of being a Navy Federal member is having pay day funds available early. Find Navy Federal pay dates.
Post 911 GI Bill Changes – Transferring Benefits to Spouse & Dependents
If you as a service member can receive the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you might be able to transfer all or part of the bill to your spouse or your children, or both. In July, the DOD announced that there would be changes with who can transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill. Here is what you…
Military Spouse Employment: How To Get Started
As a military spouse, you can get used to putting yourself on the back burner. The military life can make it hard to do what you want to do, whether that is going to school yourself or working in your own career field. There are so many different hurdles for military spouses that want to…
Portable Careers for Military Spouses
Following your own career goals as a military spouse isn’t always easy. With moving around every few years, not being able to set down roots, and dealing with a spouse with a very crazy schedule, it can be hard to find something that works. Luckily, there are some portable military spouse careers that can take…
Student Loans For Military Spouses
MYCAA is an amazing program, but for a lot of military spouses it might not be enough. And the program isn’t open to everyone. This means that some military spouses will have to use student loans to help fund their education. While hearing about student loans can seem a bit overwhelming, they can be the…
Post-9/11 GI Bill: The Ultimate Overview
Find out everything you need to know about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including the many different uses for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Tips for Military Families to Save Money on Travel
Whether your military family loves travel or finds it a necessity since you’re always moving, there are resources available to defray costs and add value while you’re on the go. Here are some travel tips for military families about services you may already know about. You may be aware of services such as SATOTravel, SpaceA,…
Transfer your GI Bill to Spouse & Dependents
The Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer unused education benefits to immediate family members (spouse and children). This is your guide to understand how to transfer your GI Bill to your spouse and dependents.
10 Unexpected Careers Through MyCAA – Best MyCAA Programs List
Here are some unexpected career offerings through MyCAA that you may not have have heard of or considered. This list of 10 unexpected careers through MyCAA represents some of the best programs MyCAA has to offer.
Military Spouse Scholarships & Grants
Our military spouse scholarship list will help you find ways to pay for college. Includes updated scholarship info, links, and deadlines.
MyCAA: Everything you Need to Know
Find out how military spouses can receive up to $4,000 FREE with the MyCAA scholarship grant program. Learn about MyCAA and what it pays for.
How To: Build a Sustainable Military Spouse Career
Military spouses should be able to have the same aspirations as their partners. Here’s one way how to build a sustainable military spouse career.