Military Support
Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.
Military Support
Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.
Military Support Links
Office of Financial Readiness
The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness. Their goal is to foster a financially secure and mission-ready force with every military family living their best life today and in the future.
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.
MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) The MyCAA Scholarship Program offers up to $4,000 to eligible military spouses to pursue a license, certification or Associate's Degree in a portable career field. Learn more, today!
MySTEP (or Military Spouse Transition Program) supports spouses throughout all phases of their family's military journey with information, tools and programs.
Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) is a nonprofit membership organization that certifies financial counseling and coaching professionals. Visit Find an AFC® to locate a financial counseling professional near you.
AFCPE also administers the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship—an opportunity for military spouses to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification for FREE. Learn more, today.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a nonprofit educational and professional development association that supports the greater Army community. Their Family Readiness Programs contain resources for your military journey.
Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)
MFAN connects military families to the resources, people, and information they depend on to navigate military life.
Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)
Are you a new military spouse who’s learning the ropes of military life? MSAN is here to help.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.
U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
TRICARE is the comprehensive health plan benefit for Uniformed Service members and their eligible dependents. To learn all about plans and eligibility, find a doctor, track costs and access important phone numbers, click here. For current TRICARE educational publications and the ability to sign up for any change notifications, click here.
To access the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), register family members for TRICARE, or make other important benefits and record changes, visit milConnect.
U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.
VA Home Loan Centers
This website is offered by a third-party organization sponsored by The Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Home Loan Centers is dedicated to finding veterans and active duty military affordable housing options.
HEROES Act
Learn more about the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003, which ensures that service members who are receiving Federal student aid are not adversely affected because of their military status.
Disclaimer: Products, services, information and other content provided on this site, including information that may be provided directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. The appearance of hyperlinks on this website does not constitute endorsement of any of the information, products or services contained therein.
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Reimbursement for Relicensing Fees Is Here, Milspouses!
Reimbursement for Relicensing & Certification Fees for Military Spouses The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the challenges many military…
5 Steps for Sending Your Military Kid Back to School on a Budget
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Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s Transferability Rules Coming January 2020
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Rules Significant changes were made to the transferability rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which…
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Military Support Links
Office of Financial Readiness
The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness. Their goal is to foster a financially secure and mission-ready force with every military family living their best life today and in the future.
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.
MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) The MyCAA Scholarship Program offers up to $4,000 to eligible military spouses to pursue a license, certification or Associate's Degree in a portable career field. Learn more, today!
MySTEP (or Military Spouse Transition Program) supports spouses throughout all phases of their family's military journey with information, tools and programs.
Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) is a nonprofit membership organization that certifies financial counseling and coaching professionals. Visit Find an AFC® to locate a financial counseling professional near you.
AFCPE also administers the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship—an opportunity for military spouses to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification for FREE. Learn more, today.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a nonprofit educational and professional development association that supports the greater Army community. Their Family Readiness Programs contain resources for your military journey.
Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)
MFAN connects military families to the resources, people, and information they depend on to navigate military life.
Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)
Are you a new military spouse who’s learning the ropes of military life? MSAN is here to help.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.
U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
TRICARE is the comprehensive health plan benefit for Uniformed Service members and their eligible dependents. To learn all about plans and eligibility, find a doctor, track costs and access important phone numbers, click here. For current TRICARE educational publications and the ability to sign up for any change notifications, click here.
To access the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), register family members for TRICARE, or make other important benefits and record changes, visit milConnect.
U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.
VA Home Loan Centers
This website is offered by a third-party organization sponsored by The Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Home Loan Centers is dedicated to finding veterans and active duty military affordable housing options.
HEROES Act
Learn more about the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003, which ensures that service members who are receiving Federal student aid are not adversely affected because of their military status.
Disclaimer: Products, services, information and other content provided on this site, including information that may be provided directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. The appearance of hyperlinks on this website does not constitute endorsement of any of the information, products or services contained therein.
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Reimbursement for Relicensing & Certification Fees for Military Spouses The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the challenges many military spouses face maintaining a career while moving every few years. So, it introduced the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which allows each branch of service to reimburse up to $500 for qualified relicensing or certification fees…
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As military spouses, we know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay competitive in the workforce. Staying competitive could mean we juggle completing a degree, training or license while taking care of our families. Periodic moves followed by job searches in new locations often complicate our career goals. Money for Professional Pursuits Fortunately, the…
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Reuniting Family and Finances Post Deployment
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