New program offer tuition assistance to military spouses

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- Military spouses have an exclusive opportunity to use up to $6,000 in tuition assistance toward any degree, certificate or vocational program at Allied Business Schools or Allied American University through the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program.

MSCAAP provides spouses the opportunity to train for today's high-demand career fields without having to pay anything out-of-pocket - up to 100 percent of their education may be covered.

Available through the Department of Defense, MSCAAP is offered to military spouses nationwide in all military branches. Military Spouses of active-duty military service members, who have at least one year of remaining service, can receive up to $6,000 for their education. The program is available to spouses of active-duty military service members including Coast Guard deployed with the Navy, Active/Guard Reserve, and reservists called to active duty in support of Operations Enduring or Iraqi Freedom.

"MSCAAP provides an unprecedented opportunity for military spouses to get an education. They can enroll in a degree, certificate or vocational program in today's high demand career fields without having to worry about the cost of education," said Steve Rathje, president of Allied Schools. "The program enables them to get the education they've always wanted and build a career that enables them to contribute to the family income - it's a huge opportunity."

Spouses that are already employed, under-employed, or need an education or training to maintain employment or become employed at future posts may also obtain MSCAAP funds.

Allied Business Schools and Allied American University provide a variety of options to military spouses wishing to capitalize on the new benefit. Allied American University offers degree and certificate programs - including degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems and more. Certificate programs include Business, Management, Internet Marketing, Web Design, Law Enforcement, Forensic Investigations, Terrorism & Security, Finance, IT Management, to name just a few. Allied Schools also has comprehensive, short-term vocational courses in high-demand careers like medical billing, medical coding, medical transcription, dental office assistant, real estate salesperson, small business management, and more.

It is fast and easy for military spouses to start their education and utilize the MSCAAP benefit. Once the spouse establishes a career goal and chooses the degree, certificate or vocational course, they can call Allied and a representative who will walk them through the admissions process.

Allied's online educational programs are ideal for military spouses because it allows them to attend class from any location and study according to their own schedule. The course materials are available 24/7 - they can log onto their degree, certificate or vocational courses when they have time. The online education is also self-paced, allowing them to learn at an accelerated rate or keep a regular pace throughout their studies.

"At Allied, we recognize the sacrifices that military spouses make and are proud to support the degree, certificate and vocational goals of military spouses," said Rathje. "The military is recognizing the importance of education for today's military spouse and we are happy to be part if this exciting program. MSCAAP opens doors for these individuals and provides an opportunity to get an education or career training that otherwise might not have been possible."

To learn more about Allied Schools, visit www.alliedschools.com or call (888) 501-7686 to speak with an admissions representative.

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