Military spouses: start a portable healthcare career with up to $4,000 in scholarship funding.
DMS Care Training Center is an approved school for the SpouseWorks Scholarship. Earn a nationally recognized healthcare certification, and we'll help you with every step of using your benefit at our school.
What is the SpouseWorks Scholarship?
The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) is a Department of Defense workforce development program. It provides eligible military spouses with up to $4,000 in financial assistance to pursue a license, certification or associate degree, or continuing education courses to maintain a license or certification needed for employment.
Who is eligible
- Spouses of active-duty, National Guard and reserve component service members
- Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Space Force
- Serving under qualifying Title 10 orders
- All ranks and pay grades
Good to know
- You check your eligibility by applying for an account on the SpouseWorks Scholarship website
- Your Education & Training Plan must be approved before you receive financial assistance
- Plan review can take up to 14 business days
- Free SpouseWorks career coaches are available 24/7
How to use your scholarship at DMS Care
From "I'm interested" to your first class. The purple steps are where our team works with you directly.
Create your account and check eligibility
Apply for an account at mycaa.militaryonesource.mil. Registration includes reading the fact sheet and terms and conditions, answering short quiz questions, and entering your personal, education and employment information. Your eligibility is confirmed through your account.
Talk with a free SpouseWorks career coach
Career coaches help military spouses set and pursue education and career goals, and can explain the benefit. Call Military OneSource 24/7 at 800-342-9647 to schedule a session.
Choose your program at DMS Care
DMS Care is listed in the SpouseWorks Scholarship school search. Fill out the form below or call us — we'll walk you through the programs, schedules and start dates, and help you choose the certification that fits your goals.
Request your Education & Training Plan (ETP) from us
Contact DMS Care and request a SpouseWorks Scholarship Education and Training Plan. The plan includes your career goal and information about our school, your program and coursework. It must be approved before you receive financial assistance, and review can take up to 14 business days — so start early.
Request financial assistance
After your plan is approved, follow the steps in your SpouseWorks Scholarship account to request financial assistance for your course. Your career coach can help with timing.
Start your training
Once your funding is in place, we confirm your enrollment and you start training toward your certification.
Plan ahead. Your Education & Training Plan must be approved before you receive financial assistance, and review can take up to 14 business days. If you're thinking about our next start date, contact us now.
Healthcare certifications that move with you
Every clinic, hospital and pharmacy near every base needs trained healthcare workers. Ask us which programs fit your scholarship plan.
Vitals, injections, blood draws, EKG and patient care in clinics.
Program details →Hands-on blood-draw training with 40+ practice draws until you're confident.
Program details →Prescription processing, medication prep and pharmacy safety.
Program details →Cardiac monitoring and EKG testing for hospitals and clinics.
Program details →Patient care, phlebotomy and EKG skills for hospital settings.
Program details →Office and records careers — many can be done remotely.
Program details →Not just a screen. Real practice, real confidence.
Many career-training programs are 100% online, with video or virtual simulations for clinical skills. At DMS Care you learn online and practice on real equipment with instructors beside you — so you're ready for your first day on the job.
Ask us how hands-on practice is scheduled for your program and location.
Built for busy military families
Online classes you can join from home, focused hands-on practice, and real support from instructors who work in U.S. healthcare.
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Not sure which program to pick, or where you are in the process? Send us your info and our team will reach out, usually within one business day.
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Common questions
Is MyCAA the same as the SpouseWorks Scholarship?
Yes. The SpouseWorks Scholarship was formerly called MyCAA. The scholarship website is mycaa.militaryonesource.mil.
What does the scholarship pay for?
Up to $4,000 in financial assistance to pursue a license, certification or associate degree, or continuing education courses to maintain a license or certification necessary for employment.
My spouse is an officer — can I still qualify?
The scholarship is open to spouses of active-duty, National Guard and reserve component service members serving under qualifying Title 10 orders, across all ranks and pay grades. You can check your eligibility by applying for an account on the SpouseWorks Scholarship website.
How do I get my Education & Training Plan?
Contact DMS Care and request a SpouseWorks Scholarship Education and Training Plan. It includes your career goal and information about our school, your program and coursework. The plan must be approved before you receive financial assistance.
Who can answer my questions about the benefit?
SpouseWorks career coaches are available through Military OneSource 24/7 at 800-342-9647. For questions about our programs, schedules and enrollment, contact DMS Care at 469-237-9852.
What if we PCS during my program?
Most of our coursework is online, and the certifications are recognized nationwide, so your training and credential can move with you. Talk to us about hands-on practice scheduling before you enroll.
Where can I read more?
See our full guide: MyCAA (SpouseWorks Scholarship) for Military Spouses.