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SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Military Spouse Scholarship

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The SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program through the Department of Defense that provides eligible military spouses with up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications or associate degrees to pursue an occupation or career field. The SpouseWorks Scholarship Program is open to spouses of active-duty service members, National Guard and reserve members. Thomas Edison State University offers several associate degree programs eligible for the SpouseWorks Scholarship, available entirely online.

Who is (and is not) eligible for SpouseWorks Scholarship and what does it pay for? (PDF)

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Steps to using SpouseWorks with Thomas Edison State University

  1. Apply to TESU.
    • Military dependents of active-duty, guard and reserve service members are eligible for the Military Degree Completion Program, which requires an academic residency requirement of 12 credits for an associate degree. The tuition rate is $250 per credit hour.
  2. Establish a SpouseWorks account.
    • Visit the SpouseWorks Scholarship website and provide the required Spouse Profile information. Review the Resources page for assistance, if needed.
    • Submit your Education and Training Plan (ETP) in your SpouseWorks account.
      • Connect with your TESU enrollment counselor to create your ETP using the SpouseWorks required template.
      • Load the signed ETP into your SpouseWorks account for review. SpouseWorks staff will review the plan to ensure it supports the spouse’s career goals. The review process can take up to 14 business days. You will not be able to apply for SpouseWorks financial assistance (FA) until the ETP has been approved.
  3. When your ETP is approved, you may apply for FA for specific courses up to 60 days prior to the course start date.
  4. Register for your courses in Student Self-Service.
  5. Obtain a copy of your FA approval in your SpouseWorks account by selecting the "Print FA" button next to the courses for which you have registered.
  6. Submit a copy of the SpouseWorks FA document using the TA Upload Form. That is considered your payment for the course. If your FA does not cover the full amount of the course tuition, please contact your TESU enrollment counselor to discuss your other funding and payment options.
  7. Contact Military and Veteran Education Support if you need additional assistance.