At eCornell we understand and appreciate the sacrifices
the spouses and dependents of our brave men and women in uniform make to
support those who serve. Accordingly,
we are proud to join the Department of Defense (DoD) in a new financial aid
program designed just for military spouses. We are a participating school in the DoD’s recently
established Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program,
offering our online certificate programs to eligible participants.
The MyCAA program provides up to $6,000 of financial assistance
for military spouses who are pursuing degree programs, licenses, certificates,
or credentials leading to employment in Portable Career Fields. Portable careers are those that are
likely to provide job opportunities in most locations where military service
members are stationed, and many of eCornell’s 21 certificate programs meet the
MyCAA portability requirements. To
be eligible, you must be either the spouse of an active duty member (excluding
the U.S. Coast Guard), or the spouse of a federally activated member of the
National Guard or Reserve Components. The MyCAA program uses the Defense Eligibility and
Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) to determine if a spouse is eligible.
An Ivy League Credential at Little or No Cost
At eCornell, we
know that spouses serve, too. You
and your family pack up and move at a moment’s notice whenever your sponsor
receives PCS orders. You take care
of the household when your sponsor deploys or goes TDY. You are all too familiar with the
routine of changing schools, finding affordable housing, and sacrificing your
own careers to support your military spouse as you move around the world. In recognition of this dedication and
hardship, eCornell has designed certificate programs to help you enhance your
current career field or find a new one.
In partnership with the DoD’s MyCAA program, we stand ready to make your
career and education goals an affordable reality.
The Enrollment Counselors
at eCornell are eager to assist the spouses of our soldiers, sailors, airmen,
and marines who may be interested in one of our MyCAA eligible certificate
programs. Since the list of
Portable Career Fields is constantly undergoing updates, we recommend you
contact us to determine which of our 21 certificate programs have been approved
for MyCAA funding. Our counselors
may be reached by phone at 1-866-eCornell or by email at info@ecornell.com.
Contact us today
to learn how we can help you use your MyCAA benefits to secure an Ivy League credential at little or no cost to you.
And again, thank you for your support to the men and women who keep us
free.
What Costs
MyCAA Does and Does Not Cover
The MyCAA program pays for education and training
programs, tuition, and licensing/ credentialing fees. This includes the fees
for certificate programs. Since eCornell programs do not require any additional
books, supplies, or equipment, the MyCAA will cover the entire cost of an
eligible certificate program up to the program limits.
How MyCAA
Financial Assistance Works
Interested spouses must first establish a MyCAA account,
and can do so by visiting the MyCAA website: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa.
Once a spouse provides profile information, MyCAA will verify DEERS
eligibility. If verified as
eligible, a military spouse will be allowed to create a Career and Training
Plan and request financial assistance when they are within 90 days of course
start dates. A Career and Training
Plan includes the spouse’s Portable Career Field, name of school, and course
information (course titles, codes, costs and start/end dates).
Getting Additional
Information About MyCAA
There are some
excellent sources of additional information about the MyCAA program. Military OneSource has a detailed,
downloadable MyCAA
FAQ Guide. Additionally, Military OneSource Career
and Education Consultants can help spouses explore career interests,
evaluate school options, and compare programs of study. Their toll free number is 800-342-9647.
