Higher Education Opportunity Act: Great News for Military Spouses & Dependents

The reauthorization of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of July 1, 2009 allows spouses and dependents of active duty service members for a period of more than 30 days will eligible for in-state tuition at public universities and colleges in the site where they reside OR where permanent residency is.  In addition, as long as the student is enrolled, they will continue to pay in-state tuition rates regardless of the next PCS.

This is great news!

Military Spouses MyCAA Career Advancement Account

Are you taking advantage of the Department of Defenses' Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)?  If not, you should as it's $6,000 that can be paid towards a degree to include advanced degrees, educational training, counseling and license fees.  This is a program for spouses of active duty personnel and activated Reserve Components that started last May of 2009.

Call 1-800-342-9647 or click here for more information:  https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/mosLogin.aspx.  There is a two week backlog per the site.