Will My Husband’s Navy Benefits Pay for My Career Training?
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Question:
My husband is in the Navy and we’ve had to move a number of times since we got married 15 years ago. I gave up my corporate career to move with him, but I’d like to go back to work. Since I’ve been out of the workforce for awhile, I’d like to get some career training to update my skills–will the Navy help pay for my education?
Answer:
Military spouses ( yes, this includes more husbands than many imagine) sacrifice much to be a “force multiplier” for the military. Gone are the days of “if we wanted you to have a spouse, we would have issued one”. Thank you for YOUR service to the country.
Good news, many funding sources exist. Your husband is eligible for GI Bill benefits. The GI Bill provides education benefits for immediate family members of eligible servicemembers. If your husband retains unused GI Bill benefits, you may be able to use this excellent program to pay for your education. Interest-free loans and grants exist through the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and several specialized grants and loans are provided by Navy specialty areas such as submarine, surface fleet and divers. Your local education office should possess all the details.
Spouses of all services tell me their favorite program by far is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Program. This program is developed as a specific answer to your question. MYCAA provides up to $6,000 to obtain the skills required in a portable career field. The program is so popular that the Department of Defense (DoD) shut it down to new applicants because it was being swamped by demand from spouses. DoD is revamping the entire program and is expected to announce the details soon. Watch for further developments.
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