Earn military tuition assistance and a variety of education benefits and financial aid at UMGC Europe.
As a military spouse, you deserve a high-quality education that leads to an in-demand career. What's more, you need a career path that's portable, so relocation never gets in the way of reaching your goals. You may be eligible for up to $4,000 in financial assistance through the MyCAA scholarship program.
See the guidelines below for eligibility requirements and program details:
- Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders are eligible.
- Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are eligible.
For more information about MyCAA, please visit the FAQ page or contact your UMGC Europe academic advisor. We also encourage you to explore the many financial aid opportunities available to you while enrolled in UMGC Europe. These include Pell Grants, scholarships, loans, and monthly payment plans. Military OneSource career and education counselors are available to provide additional counseling and support. For more details, visit the MyCAA website.
**MyCAA now requires degree plans to be completed by an advisor and submitted in a typed format. Please see your UMGC Europe academic advisor to obtain the correct degree plan for submitting to MyCAA.**
Available Programs
These undergraduate certificates are also available for the MyCAA program:
- Advance Management
- Computer Networking
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
Check with your academic advisor for assistance in choosing your program of study and in order to find out about your first steps.
How to Apply
Send an e-mail to your UMGC Europe academic advisor, and give your name, contact information, and location.
Visit the MyCAA webpage and click on Get Started. Follow the instructions on the next page to create a MyCAA account.
Create an Education and Training Plan with your UMGC Europe academic advisor, then get it approved by a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant.
New students must fill out the e- Application(click on Apply Now) for admission to UMGC.
Enroll in your selected program or course at UMGC.
Financial assistance is paid directly to schools and other payees registered in the AI portal.