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For active duty, Reserve, or National Guard Airmen

Requirements:

• Must have a 5-skill level in your AFSC
• Must be in good standing and have passed your last fitness test
• Need supervisor approval and an approved credentialing goal
• Complete the program while on active duty

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Getting Started:

• Fill out one of our free applications: Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician. When you reach the question about military affiliations, be sure to select Air Force Soldier.

For spouses of active duty service members (E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, O-1 to O-2)

Requirements:

• Your spouse must be on Title 10 military orders
• You must complete your program while your spouse is on orders
• Haven’t already used the full MyCAA benefit

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Getting Started:

• Fill out one of our free applications: Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician. When you reach the question about being a military spouse, be sure to select Yes.

For active duty, reserve, or National Guard Army soldiers

Requirements:

• Must be in good standing and have completed Basic Combat Training
• Must have enough service time left to finish the program
• Requires command approval
• Ranks: Enlisted, warrant officers, and officers can participate.

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Getting Started:

• Fill out one of our free applications: Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician. When you reach the question about military affiliations, be sure to select Army Soldier.

For low-income, unemployed, or underemployed adults (17+)

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Not currently enrolled in high school
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• May need to show advanced training, English skills, or digital literacy

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Getting Started:

• Check the job center locator and find local requirements

Available to Michigan residents who graduated from a Michigan high school in 2023 or later

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent from Michigan, 2023 or later
• No associate’s or bachelor’s degree yet
• Haven’t used this scholarship before

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Getting Started:

• Create a Michigan Student Aid Portal account, submit your application, and contact us once approved.

Many employers offer workforce development or tuition assistance programs to help employees advance their careers, and some even have dedicated support for healthcare training if you work in that field.

If you're currently employed, you may be able to use these benefits to cover part or all of your Stepful tuition

Requirements:

• Check with your HR department or manager to see if your company offers education reimbursement or career development benefits.

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Getting Started:

• Chat with your HR representative or manager to discuss whether your company would sponsor your Stepful education.
• Ask your company whether they will pay upfront or if you will receive reimbursement after you complete your Stepful program.
• Fill out the Stepful Application for the program of your choice.
• If your employer is paying upfront, you can request an invoice by emailing us at hello@stepful.com.