New SpouseWorks Scholarship is a program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance for Active Duty Spouses

Department of War program for Active Duty Spouses is a free Scholarship to provide a portable career with up to a free $4,000 Scholarship

BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The new Department of War SpouseWorks Scholarship, formerly known as MyCAA, helps eligible military spouses gain the education and credentials needed to pursue meaningful employment. The program provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance for approved licenses, certifications, associate degrees, and continuing education courses tied to an eligible career field.

Up to $4,000 in financial assistance for eligible military spouses.
Helps cover the cost of IT Training Certifications
Supports training needed to qualify for employment in an approved career field.
Provides access to a list of approved career fields, including high-growth and high-demand occupations.
Helps spouses find participating schools and eligible programs like CED Solutions.
Offers career guidance through Military OneSource career coaches.
Helps military spouses build skills and improve their employment prospects.

Whether you are starting a new career, strengthening existing skills, or preparing for employment after a move, SpouseWorks can help reduce the cost of professional training. The program focuses on career paths that support military life and offer opportunities in high-growth, high-demand fields.

“All Active Duty Spouses should take advantage of this Scholarship,” said Richard Rodgers, President & CEO of CED Solutions. “Creating a portable career is essential to dual income when PCS happens.”

Finding the right path is simple. Explore approved career fields, search participating schools and programs, and review eligibility requirements before applying. These tools help identify training that matches goals, schedule, location, and professional plans.

SpouseWorks also connects military spouses with career guidance and related employment resources. Coaches can help to understand the program, evaluate career options, and take the next step with confidence.

The scholarship is transitioning from the MyCAA name to SpouseWorks, but funding and application status remain unchanged. Check eligibility, explore approved programs, and use the available resources to turn career goals into a practical plan.

SpouseWorks/MyCAA Eligibility
The first step in applying for the scholarship is to determine if you are eligible. Our system will check eligibility, log in with the MyAuth account. More detailed information on eligibility can be found in the FAQs.

Eligible spouses include:

Military spouses of active-duty service members, regardless of rank, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.

Military spouses of service members on Title 10 orders for the National Guard or federal reserve regardless of rank, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
Those who are not eligible include the following:

Spouses who are married but legally separated (or under court order or statute of any state or U.S. territory) from a member of the armed forces on Title 10 orders.

Spouses whose National Guard or reserve military sponsor is in a warning orders or alert, post-deployment, demobilization or transition status.

To learn more or to start the SpouseWorks Scholarship, call us at (800) 611-1840.

CED Solutions is a veteran-owned company that has provided training to veterans for over 25 years including training for their spouses using MyCAA and we are committed to the success of all military families.

https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil

Richard Rodgers
CED Solutions
+1 800-611-1840

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