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Military-spouse education funding · Approval required
SpouseWorks Scholarship for Healthcare Training
Formerly the MyCAA Scholarship
Winder CNA Training accepts approved SpouseWorks Scholarship authorizations. The scholarship program—not Winder CNA Training—decides eligibility, approves the Education and Training Plan, and specifies the amount and training costs covered.
How the scholarship works
Three steps before you register
Complete your Education and Training Plan
Work with a SpouseWorks career coach and submit the selected school, program, career goal, coursework, and cost information for review.
Wait for approval before registering
After your plan and financial-assistance documents are approved, use the sponsored CNA registration link below. Winder CNA Training then supplies the requested school invoice or enrollment documentation.
Winder CNA Training accepts approved SpouseWorks Scholarship authorizations. The scholarship program—not Winder CNA Training—decides eligibility, plan approval, covered costs, and timing.
Who may be eligible
The official system makes the final determination
- Spouses of active-duty service members in eligible pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-3, and O-1 through O-3
- Spouses of National Guard and reserve members in those eligible pay grades when program requirements are met
- A high school diploma or GED
- The ability to request assistance and complete the approved coursework within the scholarship's applicable service-status and timing rules
Service status, separation, reserve-component timing, existing approved plans, and other rules can affect eligibility. Verify your status in the official portal.
Check official eligibility →Scholarship at a glance
Confirm the amount and approved costs in writing
Up to $4,000
The current scholarship benefit is up to $4,000 total, with up to $2,000 available per fiscal year.
An approved plan is required
Funding requires an approved Education and Training Plan. Official guidance says reviews may take up to 14 business days.
Career-focused credentials
The scholarship supports approved licenses, certifications, associate degrees, and eligible continuing education connected to employment.
For CNA students already approved by SpouseWorks
Use the sponsored registration only after plan approval
This approved sponsored-registration pathway is for the CNA program. Your approved Education and Training Plan must name Winder CNA Training and the CNA program before you use this link.
Approved SpouseWorks students
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
4-weekend hybrid course
After an approved student submits the sponsored registration, Winder CNA Training provides the school, enrollment, or invoice documentation requested by the scholarship program. Your approved plan and financial-assistance documents control authorization and payment.
SpouseWorks Scholarship questions
Clear answers before you apply
Is MyCAA now called the SpouseWorks Scholarship?
Yes. Current official terminology is SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA). The scholarship remains a military-spouse education and career benefit administered through Military OneSource.
Does Winder CNA Training decide whether I qualify?
No. The SpouseWorks Scholarship program determines military-spouse eligibility, reviews the Education and Training Plan, and approves the amount and costs. Winder CNA Training accepts an approved authorization and provides requested school documentation.
How much assistance may be available?
Current official guidance states up to $4,000 total, with up to $2,000 per fiscal year. Your approved plan and financial-assistance documents control the amount available to you.
Should I register before my plan is approved?
No. Wait until the SpouseWorks Scholarship approves your Education and Training Plan and the selected Winder CNA Training program before registering as a sponsored student.
Where can I get help with the application?
Use the official portal or call a SpouseWorks career coach through Military OneSource at 800-342-9647. Career coaches can help with eligibility, career goals, school and program selection, and the education-plan process.
Ready to check eligibility?
Start with the official SpouseWorks portal
The portal and career coach will guide eligibility, career planning, school selection, and Education and Training Plan approval.
Check EligibilityOfficial benefit overview
Review current scholarship rules
Eligibility, benefit limits, and program rules can change. Use Military OneSource for the current official guidance.
Read the official overview →
