The Military School-Age Credential (MSA) promotes quality service to parents and children by providing specific standards, training, and evaluation for Military School-Age teachers, staff members, and Family Child Care providers.

It is an opportunity for adults working with school-age children on military bases to gain professional recognition by demonstrating competence in their on-the-job skills. Staff must complete the Foundation Level Individual Development Plan (IDP) to be eligible for the Military School-Age Credential.

The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes those with MSA Credentials as educators who have reached a high level of competency working with school-age children.

The Military School-Age (MSA) Credential may qualify you to move to a higher position and may translate into college credit, but the number of credits varies with each institution.