Army Credentialing Assistance (ArmyCA)
ArmyCA provides funding for soldiers up to $4,000 of combined Tuition Assistance (TA) and Credentialing Assistance (CA) funds that are renewable each fiscal year. This is a significant support for soldiers pursuing certifications, credentials, and licenses for in-demand careers. These funds can cover a wide range of expenses, including training, study materials, exams, and recertification, making it incredibly valuable for those seeking to enhance their skill set and qualifications. By becoming an approved partner school, MSU’s Center for Continuing Education is committed to supporting the professional development and transition of military personnel into civilian life. We want to help make sure that those who serve our country have access to the resources they need to improve their skills within the Army, prepare for advancement opportunities, and successfully transition into careers beyond the military.
Who is eligible?
- Army
- Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) pursuant to Title 10 and Title 32
- Army National Guard (ARNG) in an active drilling status with a designation as satisfactory
- United States Army Reserve (USAR)
- Ranks include enlisted, warrant officers, and officers
Who is not eligible?
- Veterans
- Non-Army branches
- Army families
Program Details
- Funding Amount: up to $4,000 available for combined use of Tuition Assistance (TA) and Credentialing Assistance (CA) funds. Renews each fiscal year (FY).
- What Funds Can be Used for: payment of credentialing expenses for classroom, hands-on, online/blended training, study guides, materials, textbooks, fees, exams, and/or recertification of credentials.
- Funding Source: The Department of Army through the Department of Defense
Mississippi State University Advanced Career Training Programs Approved for ArmyCA Funding
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Network Defender (CND) (Voucher Included)
Pharmacy Technician
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Voucher Included)
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam and Preperation
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)
Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)
How do I apply?
- Do your research! Browse available credentials through the Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Site here.
- Pick a credential and review prerequisites and requirements.
- Fill out Credentialing Request through ArmyIgnitED.
- After approval by ACCESS/ArmyU, begin your training program or schedule your exam.
- For step-by-step instructions, download the Soldier CA Process Guide which provides guidance on how to complete the request on the ArmyCA site here.