DoD My Career Advancement Account

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A special program for military spouses

Jefferson participates in the Department of Defense (DoD) My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA). For more information, view the MyCAA Fact Sheet and expanded eligibility for MyCAA financial assistance.

Eligible spouses can use MyCAA funding to augment/supplement other financial aid programs to pursue a career focused associate’s degree at Jefferson or can use the funding for non-credit professional certification programs through Jefferson’s Workforce Solutions.

From Orders to Opportunities

Jordan Strain’s Career Journey

Jordan Strain wanted to keep her career moving forward when her active-duty spouse received orders to move to Italy. With a background in criminal justice, she discovered Jefferson’s online Workforce Training to pursue her CISA certification.

By utilizing her MyCAA benefits, she paid only a fraction of the cost, removing the financial barriers to advancing her career.

"The support that MyCAA provides to military spouses makes continuing education much more accessible... it allows for a portable career that moves with you."
— Jordan Strain

Contact

Active Duty Military

Betsi Bentz
Director of Community Services
bbentz@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2425

Fort Drum Army Education Center,
4300 Camp Hale Rd, Fort Drum, NY 13602
(315) 786-6566
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

MyCAA for non-credit credentialing programs

Joanna Brislan
Director of Community Services
jbrislan@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2438

Workforce Solutions
SUNY Jefferson Community College
Jules Center, Bldg. 6, Rm. 6-014
1220 Coffeen Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-2233
ced@sunyjefferson.edu
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.