MyCAA

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What is MyCAA?

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program administered by the Department of Defense, that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible active-duty military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associate's degree in a portable career field and occupation.

MyCAA Steps

Blue Steps are Completed through MyCAA Site/Representative

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Check Eligibility

Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school.

Military One Source

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Speak with a SECO Coach & Complete MyCAA Registration

Call the SECO Career Center at 800-342-9647 to schedule your MyCAA coaching session and complete registration.

MyCAA Fact SheetMyCAA Registration & Profile

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Find a Program

The Alamo Colleges have a large selection of degree and certificate options. Use our Program

Program Finder

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Apply to the College

You should receive a college acceptance email within 5 days of applying.  Please identify yourself as a military student.

Apply Texas

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Complete College Admission Steps

Follow the checklist based on your student status with us.

First Time StudentReturning StudentTransfer Student

 

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Submit Education & Training Plan

Upload a completed ETP to your MyCAA Portal. Note: ETP must be signed by a school representative.

Education Plan Template

Request Your ETP

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Register for Classes

Course information including course numbers, term dates, and mode of instruction must match the TA document or TA will be rejected by the college. 

How-to Video

JBSA & Military Courses

2024-25 DoD Tuition & Fees

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Secure Your Classes

MyCAA students MUST take action. You must be fully paid, on a payment plan or on payment deferment to avoid being dropped for non-payment.  See the options, below.

SUBMIT MyCAA PAYMENTPayment Deadlines Business Office Request Deferment

Securing Courses & Payment Options

Requesting MyCAA does NOT secure your courses.  MyCAA students MUST take action.  Below are options you may choose to secure your courses:

 

For Assistance with MyCAA:

Our Military Support Services Team is available to assist you through the MyCAA Scholarship process at 210-486-2001 or dst-military@istanbulbuklet.com

You can also visit one of our JBSA Office locations.

 

Fort Sam Houston
Building 2248, Room 206
210-486-2004
Sarai Carpenter

Lackland Air Force Base
Building 5725, Room 144
210-486-7224
Javier Barron

Jaime Sosa

Randolph Air Force Base
Building 210, Room 10
210-486-2901
Allison Joubert