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SpouseWorks Scholarship

The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) is a U.S. Department of War workforce-development program providing up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses — for the license, certification or associate degree needed to gain employment. Assistance is capped at $2,000 per fiscal year, up to a $4,000 lifetime maximum. ATA delivers SpouseWorks-eligible IT, cybersecurity and project-management certification training you can complete online or in the classroom.

SpouseWorksformerly MyCAA
$4,000scholarship
Onlineor classroom
Portablecredentials
Program update

MyCAA is now the SpouseWorks Scholarship

The MyCAA program name is being retired and migrating to SpouseWorks over the coming months. There are no changes to your funding or application status.

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What the scholarship funds

Up to $4,000 toward a portable credential

SpouseWorks helps eligible military spouses pursue the license, certification or associate degree needed to gain employment in a high-demand field — up to $2,000 per fiscal year, to a $4,000 lifetime maximum.

Professional licensesIndustry certificationsAssociate degreesContinuing education
Funding limits: SpouseWorks provides up to $2,000 per fiscal year, with a $4,000 lifetime maximum. Training that exceeds the annual cap can often be sequenced across fiscal years — an ATA advisor can help you plan a path that fits. Confirm current limits and your eligibility on the official SpouseWorks portal before enrolling.
Eligibility: Eligibility is for qualifying military spouses. Confirm your eligibility on the official SpouseWorks (MyCAA) fact sheet before applying.
How it works

From eligibility to a new credential

Confirm your eligibility

Review the SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) fact sheet to confirm you qualify as a military spouse.

Build your training plan

Work with an ATA advisor to choose an approved certification path in IT, cybersecurity or project management.

Apply for your scholarship

Create your SpouseWorks account and apply — up to $2,000 per fiscal year, $4,000 lifetime.

Train & certify with ATA

Complete your training online or in the classroom and earn a portable, in-demand credential.

Program details on the official SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) site.

Engage with us

Tell us about your training goals

Complete the form and a training advisor will follow up — or call 800.674.3550.

Ready to use your SpouseWorks benefit?

A training advisor will help you choose an approved certification and map your scholarship.

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