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Credentialing Assistance Program
The Army Credentialing Assistance Program provides funding for training and exams that lead to industry-recognized academic or vocational credentials.
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The Army Credentialing Assistance Program provides funding for training and exams leading to an industry-recognized academic or vocational credential. Soldiers can choose from over 1,700 credentials listed in Army COOL. Credentials do not have to be linked to the Soldier's MOS.
- E1–E9 and W01–W05
- Currently serving in good standing in the TXARNG with a Common Access Card
- Not flagged
- Have an ETS or MRD with 31 or more days remaining in service after completion of the CA-funded course or exam
New Changes: Command approval is required for all CA requests within 5 days after Soldier submission. Commissioned Officers O1–O10 are no longer eligible for CA. Soldiers with two recoupment actions in the same fiscal year will be suspended from requesting CA for 12 months.
One credential up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Three credentials over 10 years of service.
Maximum of $1,000 per year for select aviation-related credentials.
Pays for course training, materials, supplies, textbooks, and exams.
Can be used for any credential listed on Army COOL and does not have to match the Soldier's MOS.
Expenses are paid before the course or exam start date. Soldiers who pay out of pocket will not be reimbursed.
Soldiers must take the associated exam and have 180 days to submit a CA request for the exam.
Soldiers may be recouped if the required exam is not passed.