Army Credentialing Assistance (CA)

LMU Extension is an approved vendor for the Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program. This government-instituted training and education program provides grant-funding up to $4,000 to eligible soldiers. The grant can be used to enroll in more than 1,600 industry-recognized off-duty career-training certificate programs, licensure exams, and academic or vocational credentials, and even re-certification.

Initial Eligibility Check:

As of January 2020, the Army Credentialing Assistance Program is available at bases nationwide.

• Soldiers from Regular Army, Army National Guard, United States Army Reserve-Officers, Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, enlisted are eligible to participate in the CA program.
• Soldiers must meet basic Federal TA eligibility requirements.
• Soldiers cannot be flagged under provisions of AR 600-8-2
• Soldiers cannot be a contracted ROTC scholarship cadet (receiving tuition and fees or room and board) or Green to Gold ROTC program cadet.
• Soldiers must have enough time remaining in service to complete the credential before separating from the Army.

Popular Army Credentialing Assistance Programs by industry:

Business

• Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
• Human Resources Professional (PHR)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Healthcare

• Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 
• EKG Technician (CET)
• Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
• Medical Billing and Coding (CBCS)
• Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

For more information, please contact us at Extension@lmu.edu