Military Spouse Resources

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)

MSEP is the job board inside SpouseWorks where 800+ partner employers post roles they want military spouses to fill. Every company on it has signed on specifically to hire and retain spouses, so your résumé lands in front of recruiters who already understand PCS moves and gaps in employment.

RecruitMilitary

RecruitMilitary is the nation's largest military hiring network, connecting veterans, war fighters, and military spouses with employers who actively recruit military talent. Search thousands of open roles, including remote and portable positions built for families who move, and attend virtual and in-person hiring events nationwide.

MyCAA Scholarship — up to $4,000

My Career Advancement Account pays up to $4,000 in tuition for eligible spouses of war fighters in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-3 pursuing a license, certificate, certification, or associate degree in a portable career field. It is a scholarship, not a loan.

Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship

A 12-week paid professional fellowship that places military spouses directly inside host companies for real, résumé-building corporate experience. Cohorts run year-round, most participants receive a job offer, and it is open to spouses worldwide including remote placements.

License Portability & Reimbursement

Moved states and your license did not come with you? DoD reimburses qualifying military spouses up to $1,000 for relicensing and recertification costs tied to a PCS, and interstate compacts now let nurses, teachers, counselors, and other licensed professionals practice across state lines faster.

Military OneSource

Military OneSource is the 24/7 front door to military life — benefits, relocation, childcare, non-medical counseling, tax filing, and financial guidance in one place, free to the whole family. Military Basics 101 is the best starting point if you are new to the military or still learning how the system works.

Surviving Spouse & Caregiver Benefits

VA family and caregiver benefits connect surviving spouses, dependents, and caregivers with compensation (DIC), pension, education transfer, health care through CHAMPVA, home loan eligibility, and burial support earned through a loved one's service.

Blue Star Families

One of the largest military family support networks in the country, with local chapters, career programs, caregiver support, and the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey that drives national policy on spouse employment and family readiness.

National Military Family Association

NMFA advocates for military families on Capitol Hill and funds spouse scholarships, Operation Purple camps for military kids, and caregiver retreats. Their scholarship program is one of the few that funds any degree, license, or certification a spouse chooses.

CalVet — California Family Benefits

California-specific benefits for military families, including the College Fee Waiver for dependents of disabled veterans, property tax exemptions, and county veterans service officers who can sit down with your family in person and file claims at no cost.

Sierra Pregnancy + Health

Free pregnancy services, parenting education, and a fatherhood coaching program for California families. A practical local partner for military families growing while stationed or settling in Northern California.