Paying for School

Money for Military Spouses and Family Members

Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (CAA)  Newly expanded!

Sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor.  Provides up to $3,000 per year and can be applied towards the costs of tuition, fees, and books.  Available to spouses of active duty military members of all ranks who are stationed at a Naval Base Kitsap command and have at least one year remaining at that command.   Programs of study include:

  • Finance
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Business Management
  • Homeland Security
  • Technology
  • Construction/Skills trades
  • Human Resources
  • Hospitality Management

Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program

Scholarship and loan program for spouses of active duty Navy and Marines.  Also provides scholarships and loans to children of active duty and retired Navy and Marines.

Militaryscholar.org 

The Defense Commissary Agency's scholarships for military children.

Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation

Awards undergraduate scholarships to spouses and children of the military members.

Military.com Scholarship Search

Search for scholarships and grants specifically for the military community. 

Department of Defense Spouses to Teachers Programs

A pilot project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members become public school teachers.

ThanksUSA.org

Accepting applications from spouses and children of active-duty service members for scholarships of $3,000 each for the 2008-2009 school year.

See 
Paying For College for additional ways to fund your education!