Army COOL Scholarship
Up to $4,000 per fiscal year for Qualifying Soldiers
As part of the Army Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) service, The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program provides qualifying soldiers with up to $4,000 per fiscal year in career educational benefits. The CA program allows soldiers to earn professional and technical credentials. This program creates new opportunities for soldiers to enhance their skills and professionalism while serving and increasing their overall employability upon transitioning from the Army.
Full-Tuition Coverage
Online On-Demand Lectures
Army COOL
$4,000 Scholarship
What is the Army CA Scholarship?
The Army’s COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line), also known as Credentialing Assistance (CA) helps soldiers find information on certifications and licenses related to their jobs. The program can pay for courses and exams that lead to industry-recognized civilian credentials in an occupational area of your choice. You may use this program to enhance your skills, either in your current MOS, or in an occupation you would like to pursue when you leave military service. You can request CA funding for any credential listed on Army COOL.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible Soldiers include those who are: Regular Army, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) pursuant to Title 10 and Title 32, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and Army National Guard (ARNG) in an active drilling status with a designation as satisfactory.
Online On-Demand lectures
Flexible scheduling of online mentoring and Exam Prep sessions so you can learn anytime and interact live with instructors at your convenience on any device
Full-Tuition Coverage
With the Army CA Scholarship you are provided full funding to train for high-demand nationally recognized professional and technical career certifications
Hands-On Training Labs
Programs provide online hands-on certification training labs to help you gain the necessary skills to put you as a front runner in the industry

Industry Courses available for Army COOL recipients

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