14 U.S.C. § 2904: Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses

education and training required for a degree or credential at an accredited college, university, or technical school in the United States that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse; or education prerequisites and a professional license or credential required, by a government or government-sanctioned licensing body, for an occupation that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse. The term “eligible spouse” means the spouse of a member of the Coast Guard who is serving on active duty and includes a spouse who receives transitional compensation under section 1059 of title 10 . is married to, but legally separated from, a member of the Coast Guard under a court order or statute of any State or territorial possession of the United States; or is eligible for tuition assistance as a member of the Armed Forces. The term “portable career” includes an occupation that requires education, training, or both that results in a credential that is recognized by an industry, profession, or specific type of business.