Educational opportunities for military spouses

Hello everyone! My boyfriend is planning to enlist after high school and we've been talking about possibly getting married. I'm wondering, are there specific college courses or programs available for military spouses like me? Would appreciate any info!

Absolutely, many educational benefits and resources exist for military spouses that can help in pursuing a higher education degree. Here are some options:

- MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account): This scholarship program provides up to $4,000 over two years to military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or Associate’s degree in a high-demand, portable career field or occupation. It's available to spouses of service members on active duty.

- Scholarship and Grant Opportunities: The National Military Family Association offers scholarships to spouses of military personnel. There are also other organizations like Fisher House Foundation's Scholarships for Military Children, and the ThanksUSA Scholarship Program, which provide scholarships for military dependents, including spouses.

- Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO): This program offers comprehensive counseling services to military spouses pursuing education or career opportunities. The program also assists military spouses in finding information about federal employment opportunities.

- Assistance from Universities: Many universities and colleges offer benefits to military spouses, such as discounted tuition, flexible scheduling, online classes, and personalized support services.

Make sure to do thorough research for anything you decide to pursue and don't be afraid to reach out to these organizations and schools for more information. It's also wise to talk to other military spouses who have used these programs as they could offer some valuable insight. Best of luck!