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Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Spouse Careers Are a Readiness Issue: Why the Military Spouse Hiring Act Matters

Sep 22, 2025 | Child Care, Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment, State of the Military Family

The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.

Military Spouse Tuition Discounts at Webster University

Military Spouse Tuition Discounts at Webster University

May 2, 2023 | Bachelor's, Domestic, In-Person vs. Online, International, Master's, Scholarship Degree, Scholarship Location, Scholarship Offers, Type of Funding

Webster University offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees – on campus and online. Webster offers preferred tuition rates exclusive to military spouses enrolling via NMFA.

Military Spouse Scholarships at UMGC

Military Spouse Scholarships at UMGC

Apr 2, 2023 | Associate's, Bachelor's, Doctoral/Post-Graduate, Domestic, In-Classroom and Online, In-Person vs. Online, International, Master's, Scholarship Degree, Scholarship Location, Scholarship Offers, Type of Funding

UMGC provides 10 scholarships for up to $1,500 each, exclusively through NMFA to spouses of active-duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard servicemembers.

Teachers, Massage Therapists, and Cosmetologists: It’s Time to Speak Up

Teachers, Massage Therapists, and Cosmetologists: It’s Time to Speak Up

Aug 2, 2022 | Featured News, Spouse Education/Employment

Relicensing is a barrier for the more than 30% of military spouses who work in fields that require a state-based professional license or certification.

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