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What is the MyCAA Scholarship?
The MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) program is a workforce-development benefit sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for eligible military spouses. It provides up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for training, certifications, or an associate degree in a portable, high-demand career field.
(mycaa.militaryonesource.mil)
MyCAA is intended to help military spouses pursue careers that can move with them as their service-member partner is reassigned.
At HSTi, we are proud to be a military-spouse-friendly institution ready to support students using MyCAA funding.
Coverage & Limitations of MyCAA
- MyCAA provides up to $4,000 in educational assistance.
- Typically, there is a fiscal-year cap of $2,000 per year. Waivers may be available for licensure or certification programs with higher upfront costs.
- Important for HSTi applicants: MyCAA covers tuition only. It does not cover books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, registration/technology fees, or other incidental costs. Example: “Books, supplies and registration fees are excluded. you’ll need to plan for those separately.
- MyCAA funds must be applied according to an approved Education & Training Plan (E&TP) with the spouse’s career goal, participating school (HSTi) and program.
- The program does not cover: general studies, liberal arts or interdisciplinary-associate degrees without a concentration; previously started or completed coursework; high-school finishing programs; child-care, lodging, transportation, etc.
Why Choose HSTi for Your MyCAA-Funded Training?
- We have online and flexible programs so you can keep moving and adapting to duty-station changes.
- We offer career-focused programs in health care, office/administrative and technology—all portable career fields.
- Dedicated staff to support military spouses and veteran families, helping with admission, financial-aid coordination, and externship/job placement.
- Transparent cost organization: we will clearly indicate tuition costs, and highlight that MyCAA covers tuition only (books/supplies/registration will be separate).
- We offer special scholarships for select programs, making your out-of-pocket cost even lower.
- Our institution is committed to ensuring that the programs you select qualify under the MyCAA rules (certificates, associate degrees, licenses) so your funds are used effectively.
MyCAA-Eligible Programs You Can Enroll In at HSTi
| Program | Format | Duration | Special Scholarship Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Online & On-Campus | ~ 9 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
| Pharmacy Technician | Online | ~ 6 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Online | ~ 8 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
| Drug & Alcohol Counseling | On-Campus & Online | ~ 10 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
| Business Systems & Cyber Security | Online | ~ 7 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
| Medical Front Office Assistant | Online | ~ 5 months | Special Military Spouse Scholarship Available |
Note: Tuition costs exclude books, supplies and registration/technology fees (which are not covered by MyCAA). Please check with Admissions for full program costs.
Call-to-action: If you’d like to pursue one of these programs under MyCAA funding, please contact our Military-Spouse Admissions Specialist [insert contact details] or fill out our “Military Spouse Inquiry” form.
How It Works — Getting Started with MyCAA at HSTi
1.
Check eligibility for the MyCAA program: you must be the spouse of a service member in the eligible pay grades and status. (Military OneSource)
2.
Apply for your MyCAA account through the MyCAA portal. You’ll build an Education & Training Plan (E&TP) with your program and school. (mycaa.militaryonesource.mil)
3.
Contact HSTi’s admissions for military spouse students, mention you will use MyCAA, and select your program.
4.
Work with us to finalize your E&TP, including your selected program, course list, duration, cost. We’ll help ensure the program qualifies under MyCAA rules.
5.
Enroll in your HSTi program, after acceptance. MyCAA funds will be billed to HSTi once your E&TP is approved and you are registered.
6.
Begin classes and complete your program within the required timeframe. (MyCAA typically requires completion within ~3 years of the first course start date for associate-degree programs).
7.
Monitor your MyCAA account and stay in good standing, including making progress toward your portable-career goal.
MyCAA FAQ for HSTi Students
- Yes — generally you must complete your program within ~3 years of your first course start date and the annual fiscal-year limit applies (~$2,000 each year). (ccis.edu)
- Yes — generally you must complete your program within ~3 years of your first course start date and the annual fiscal-year limit applies (~$2,000 each year). (ccis.edu)
No. Once your MyCAA account, your E&TP and HSTi’s billing set-up are approved, MyCAA funds are sent directly to the institution. You must still register and may need to secure your classes in the meantime.
Ready to Get Started?
Military spouses: you’re not alone in this. At HSTi we’re here to help every step of the way.
Phone: (951) 694-4784
Disclosure & Important Information
The MyCAA program is a benefit for eligible military spouses only. Eligibility must be confirmed through the official MyCAA portal.
HSTi participates in MyCAA-eligible programs subject to Department of Defense approval. By enrolling you agree to abide by program rules and timelines.
MyCAA funds do not cover books, supplies, registration/technology fees, equipment, uniforms or other out‐of‐pocket costs.
HSTi’s military-spouse scholarships are subject to change and may have additional terms.
Use of MyCAA funding does not guarantee employment; HSTi offers career services but cannot guarantee job placement.
The Department of Defense and MyCAA do not endorse individual institutions.