Benefits Center
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Family Benefits

Programs supporting service members' families.

Military OneSource

24/7 confidential support and resources for the military community.

U.S. Department of DefenseVerified 2026-07-13View details

DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)

The system that verifies eligibility for TRICARE and other DoD benefits.

Defense Manpower Data CenterVerified 2026-07-13View details

Uniformed Services ID Card

Official DoD ID for members, retirees, and eligible dependents.

Defense Manpower Data CenterVerified 2026-07-13View details

Military Child Care & MCCYN

On-installation child care and off-installation fee assistance (MCCYN).

U.S. Department of DefenseVerified 2026-07-13View details

MyCAA — Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

Up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for eligible military spouses.

Military OneSourceVerified 2026-07-13View details

Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (SECO / MySECO)

Career counseling, coaching, and job resources for military spouses.

Military OneSource / SECOVerified 2026-07-13View details

Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP)

Up to 12 weeks of non-chargeable parental leave for a qualifying birth, adoption, or long-term foster placement.

U.S. Department of Defense (DoDI 1327.06)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Military Adoption Reimbursement

Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per child (max $5,000/year) for qualifying adoption expenses.

DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Chapter 30Verified 2026-07-13View details

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Mandatory enrollment program for families with special medical or educational needs.

U.S. Department of DefenseVerified 2026-07-13View details

DoD Youth Programs

Youth and teen programs on installations plus off-base partners.

Military OneSourceVerified 2026-07-13View details
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ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any U.S. Military Service. Every benefit here is sourced from official U.S. Government publications and links out to the authoritative government website. Eligibility, amounts, and program rules change frequently — always confirm your specific situation with a Service education/finance office, a VA-accredited representative, or the official program office listed for each benefit.