The new MyCAA program reopened yesterday. I am sure the system is swamped (I can't find out because I'm no longer eligible.) If you are at all interested in this fantastic program, I suggest that you apply early and pursue it now before it changes again.
From the website, details include:
October 25, 2010: The MyCAA program is open to all eligible spouses under the new program guidelines below:
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Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.
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If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member, the sponsor must be on federal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS.
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Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.
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MyCAA accounts will be limited to the new $4,000 maximum benefit with a $2000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or credentials with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.
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Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.
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Funding is limited to only Associate’s degrees, credentials and licensure programs.
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Please allow for 14 days for approval of all financial assistance documents.
I can't wait to hear if it seems easier, or smoother, than before. The website's main page certainly looks a whole lot better!