- Takes 60 seconds
- 100% Free
- No obligation
4 Programs. Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs.
The military has programs that cover 100% of your certification training costs. Most service members have no idea these exist.
Army CA
Army Credentialing Assistance
FOR
Active Duty, National Guard & Reserve Soldiers
COVERS
Exams, training courses, books, and recertification fees
Up to $2,000
per fiscal year
— and it doesn't have to relate to your MOS. Choose from over 1,700 certifications.
AF COOL
Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
FOR
Enlisted Air Force & Space Force (Active Duty & Reserve)
COVERS
Exam fees, books (up to $500), and admin fees
Up to $4,500
lifetime
— includes your AFSC specialty plus room for non-related credentials.
Navy COOL
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
FOR
Active Duty & Reserve Sailors
COVERS
Exam vouchers, recertification fees, and maintenance fees
Up to $4,000
— Maps your Navy rating directly to civilian equivalents — so you already have the skills, you're just getting the proof.
MyCAA
My Career Advancement Account
FOR
Active-duty military spouses (E-1 to E-9, W-1 to W-3, O-1 to O-3)
COVERS
Tuition for licenses, certifications, and Associate degrees in portable career fields
Up to $4,000
total scholarship
— not a loan. Not taxed. Yours.
Real Training. Real Results.
Real Service Members. Real Results.
"I had no idea Army CA covered my CompTIA Security+. Got certified without spending a dime. This program changed my career."
- Marcus T.
- Army
"MyCAA paid for my Google IT Support certification. I'm now working remotely while my husband is deployed. Life-changing."
- Jessica R.
- Military Spouse
"Used AF COOL for my PMP and AWS certs. Within 6 months of separating, I landed a $95K job. The ROI was insane."
- David K.
- Air Force
"Navy COOL mapped my rating to civilian certs I didn't even know existed. Passed my exam on the first try with Master I.T.'s help."
- Sarah M.
- Navy
"I'm Guard and thought I didn't qualify. Turns out I had $2,000 waiting for me. Got my Network+ and now I'm interviewing for IT roles."
- James W.
- Army National Guard
You're in the military, or you're a military spouse, and you've been thinking about levelling up. Getting a certification. Breaking into tech. Building something that follows you after service.
But the cost keeps stopping you.
You look at CompTIA certifications — $$$. Google certs, Salesforce, project management — add it up, it's real money.
So you wait. You bookmark it. You tell yourself you'll figure it out next paycheck.
Here's what nobody told you:
Your branch already set aside the money. Thousands of dollars — specifically for service members and their spouses who want to earn industry certifications. It's called Credentialing Assistance, COOL, and MyCAA. And it covers exams, books, and training materials, for over 1,700 different credentials.
Not a loan.
Not a reimbursement after the fact.
Free money — yours to use.
What Happens in the Next 60 Seconds Changes This.
You take the quiz. Two minutes. No commitment.
You find out which program you qualify for — Army CA, AF COOL, Navy COOL, or MyCAA — and exactly how much funding you have available.
And then something shifts.
Because it stops being an abstract benefit on a government website and becomes a real number with your name on it . $2,000. $4,000. Waiting to be used on a certification that could completely change your career trajectory.
The certification that gets your resume in the shortlist pile.
The credential that follows you out of service.
The career that doesn't depend on your rank or your MOS.
That's what's possible when you stop leaving this money on the table.
But here's the thing …
These programs run on fiscal year budgets. When the funding pool gets used up, approvals slow down. Slots close. And if you're waiting on a PCS, a deployment, or "a better time" , there may not be one.
Every year, service members let this money expire unclaimed. Not because they didn't need it. Because they didn't know it was there, or they didn't know how to use it.
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How To Get Your Certifications Funded (3 Simple Steps)
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Step 1 — Take the 60-Second Quiz
Answer a few quick questions about your branch, status, and goals. We’ll tell you exactly which program you qualify for and how much funding you have available.
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Step 2 — Get Your Custom Funding Plan
You’ll see a breakdown of your available benefits, the certifications that make the most sense for where you want to go, and exactly how to access the money.
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Step 3 — Earn Your Certification on the Government's Dime
We guide you through the application and approval process. You study. You sit the exam. You pass. Your career changes — and it didn’t cost you a dollar.
You Probably Have Questions. Here Are the Honest Answers.
Is this really free? What's the catch?
There is no catch. These are federally funded benefit programs created specifically for military members and their spouses. No loan. No payback. No catch. The money exists because Congress allocated it — and it’s yours to use.
I'm Guard/Reserve, do I still qualify?
Yes. Army CA includes National Guard and Reserve Soldiers. AF COOL covers Reserve members of the Air Force and Space Force. Check your specific eligibility in the quiz.
I've already separated from service. Am I too late?
Most of these programs require an active status to access. If you’ve recently separated, some transitional windows may still apply, but the time to act is while you’re still in. If you’re approaching ETS or separation, this is exactly the right moment.
What certifications can I actually get with this money?
The list is over 1,700 credentials long, from CompTIA (Security+, A+, Network+) to PMP, Google certifications, Salesforce, AWS, and more. The quiz helps you match your goals to the right credential.
I'm a military spouse. Is this actually for me too?
MyCAA was built specifically for you. If your spouse is active duty in the right pay grade, you have up to $4,000 to put toward a certification or degree in a portable career field — something you can take with you every time you move.
What does Master I.T. actually do, is this just information?
We guide you through the whole process. We help you identify the right certification for your goals, navigate the application, and prepare to pass your exam. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
What if I'm a veteran?
No, thank you for your service. Although you’re not eligible for these programs, we do offer a discount on all our training.
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