Spouses of active duty Fort Benning soldiers will see their education benefits extended.

The state has secured more funding for Career Advancement Accounts, or C-A-A’s.

About 100 additional spouses can get grants to continue their education.

And more than 500 current recipients will be able to finish their programs.

Grant recipients can access up to $6,000 to pay for tuition, books and fees.

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