No I didn't misspell the word "pays." It's an acronym for a new Army program called the Partnership for Youth Success. The program is an agreement between the Army and several civilian corporations. This is how it works.

As Congress keeps looking for ways to cut the budget, one Department of Defense (DoD) program that keeps coming up for review is the Federal Tuition Assistance Program – a popular program used by servicemembers to pay for post-secondary education classes taken in their off-duty time.
 

The Soldier’s Creed is something you will learn (and be able to recite from memory) once you get are in Basic Combat Training. For many new soldiers, they are so focused on knowing the words (so they don’t have to drop and do pushups), they don’t truly understand the meaning of their recitation. So what do the words really mean?
 

Do you like to work with your hands? If so, the Army has thousands of jobs to choose from. While some of the jobs are more exciting than others, others have limited potential in the civilian job market. So, if you are thinking about enlisting, why not enlist in a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) that trains you for a great profession in the skilled trades after you get out of the Army?
 

Q: If I enlist, what education programs does the Army have for me?
 
A: The Army values education. With the complex equipment in today’s Army inventory, they must have educated soldiers. And to that end, the Army created several education programs and benefits to assist soldiers in getting their degree during their off-duty time while at the same time still serving their country.
 
Education Benefits for Soldiers
While serving in the Army, you have some key educational benefits available to you, such as:

Another September 11th past this month; this one being the 10th anniversary of that terrible event none of us will ever forget. Since that day in 2001, thousands of men and women have enlisted in the Army, as well as the other sister services, as a patriotic way of helping our country prevent that attack from ever happening again. 
 

Q: It’s my understanding that some adjustments to the old MyCAA program will be happening soon. What exactly is changing? How do spouses get the maximum benefit?

Q: My husband is currently in Afghanistan. I plan on going back to school. He's only been in the Army a little over a year. We are done paying into the GI Bill. We thought that I could use his benefits because he already has a degree. Now I am being told that he has to fill out the information. No one is really helping me to find the answers and he can't be reached. Can you tell me what I can use and how? Thank you.

Q: My home of record is Pennsylvania, but I am looking at going to school in Florida and living there, but not until school starts. Does this wind up counting as out-of-state tuition, and will the GI Bill cover it?

A: It more than likely will count as out-state tuition, unless Florida as a reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania which is doubtful. Most reciprocity agreements are between bordering states.