How to Use the GI Bill® & MyCAA to Pay for Beauty School at The Salon Professional Academy in Colorado Springs November 24, 2025

Build a creative future with benefits you’ve already earned.

Choosing a new career after military service or while supporting a military household can feel like navigating PCS paperwork in the middle of a snowstorm. The good news? If a future in cosmetology or esthetics is calling your name, your military benefits may cover most or even all of your tuition at The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) Colorado Springs.

Let’s break down exactly how the GI Bill® and MyCAA work and how you can use them to start beauty school with confidence.

Why Beauty School Is a Great Fit for Military Families

Military life teaches things you can’t learn anywhere else: discipline, adaptability, people skills, perseverance, all wildly valuable in the beauty industry.

A beauty license can give you:

• A career that travels with you
• Flexible schedules
• Creative freedom
• The option to become self-employed or rent a chair
• A career path that grows with you (salon, spa, medical spa, bridal, freelance, etc.)

Plus, TSPA Colorado Springs is known for its Redken-powered training, real-salon experience, and strong reputation with local employers, all of which translate into faster career momentum after graduation.

Using the GI Bill® at TSPA Colorado Springs

TSPA Colorado Springs is approved to accept VA Education Benefits, which means eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and qualified dependents can use their benefits to help pay for cosmetology and esthetics programs.

What the GI Bill® Can Cover

Depending on your eligibility tier, benefits may cover:

• Tuition
• Supplies
• Books and learning materials
• A monthly housing allowance (for qualifying students)

Every situation looks a little different, so the best page to bookmark: the VA’s “GI Bill® Comparison Tool”  ool.

Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if you qualify for one of these VA programs:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill®
• Montgomery GI Bill®
• Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
• Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

If you’re not sure which benefit you have — or how much tuition you can get covered — our admissions team can help you sort it out. You won’t scare us. We speak fluent “VA paperwork.”

Using MyCAA for Beauty School

Military spouses, this one’s for you — and trust me, it’s a good one.

What Is MyCAA?

MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) is a Department of Defense program that offers up to $4,000 in tuition assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing career training, licenses, or certificates.

Who Qualifies for MyCAA?

You’re eligible if you are the spouse of an:

• Active-duty service member (E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2, O-1 to O-2)
• National Guard or Reserve member on Title 10 orders

If you’ve ever wished your career could grow with you from base to base, MyCAA is one of the best opportunities available.

Use MyCAA for:

• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
• Additional certificates, depending on availability

Our admissions team will help you check your eligibility and walk you through the application process.

Why TSPA Colorado Springs Is a Top Choice for Military Students

Being a military community means we truly “get” the lifestyle, the unpredictability, the relocations, and the need for something stable yet flexible. That’s why we’ve shaped our programs to support military families through:

✔ A streamlined admissions process

We help with GI Bill® and MyCAA paperwork from day one.

✔ Strong job placement support

We maintain connections with salons, spas, barbershops, and med-spas across Colorado Springs and beyond.

✔ Hands-on, real-world training

Our students train in a working salon environment with real guests.

✔ A creative, supportive community

Veterans, spouses, career changers,  everyone belongs here.

Your Next Step: Let’s Check Your Eligibility

Whether you’re separating from service, transitioning careers, or supporting a military household, beauty school could be your next mission, and your benefits can help pave the way.

We’ll help you figure out:

• Which benefits you qualify for
• How much tuition can be covered
• What documents you need
• When you can start

👉 Schedule a tour or admissions chat at TSPA Colorado Springs – admissions@tspacoloradosprings.com