How will MyCAA changes affect you?
Jul 21 2010
Many spouses are disappointed to find they are no longer eligible for MyCAA funding under the new guidelines. But while MOAA continues to fight for an enhanced program, how can you continue to pursue your educational goals?
1) Explore GI Bill transferability. Check out www.moaa.org/gibill for details.
2) Servicemember Opportunity College (SOC) – more than 1900 colleges and universities that agree to military friendly policies, this is a program funded by DoD through a contract with American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Learn more here.
3) In state tuition - The 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act included an in-state tuition directive for service members, spouses and college-aged children. This MOAA backed initiative was effective July 2009 and provided that not only can spouses qualify for in-state tuition where they are permanently stationed, but even if the service member PCSs again, spouses and children can retain the in-state rate if they are continuously enrolled.
4) Consider careers that offer loan forgiveness programs such as education, nursing, or even law.
5) Military OneSource - MOS counselors have been added to handle the questions resulting in the recent MyCAA announcement. They have a plethora of information available about other sources of funding as well.
Bottom line – advocate for a better MyCAA, but keep moving forward on your education goals! MOAA is here to partner with you. Let us know how we can help. moaaspouse@moaa.org
Read MOAA’s full statement on MyCAA
