Military spouses have more academic and career assistance than ever before. The benefits have expanded over time in the past 25 years with more funding, wider access, and greater personalized support. In the early 2000s, opportunities were minimal with limited financial assistance. In 2007, the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program launched via Military OneSource to provide spouses with professional career resources. A year later, the Post 9/11 GI Bill allowed benefits to be