Is it possible to get reimbursement for CompTIA/Baseline certifications, or even use TA and CA at the same time?

Hello Rallypoint Community,

I am currently enrolled at American Military University and am pursuing an Associates of Science in Computer Technology, and eventually a B.S. in Cybersecurity. However, I would like to pursue my Network+ and Security+ certifications.

I have a few crossroads that I am still confused about even after referencing Army Regulation 621-5 (Army Continuing Education System, dated as of 20191028). My declared degree pathway on GoArmyEd is currently defined as my A.S. in Computer Technology; but I am wondering if it is possible to use Credentialing Assistance to pursue my certifications at the same time. I'm worried if I follow the procedures to change my "declared" school and degree path that it'll mess up my TA and even enrollment status for the class I'm currently signed up for; it starts beginning of September 2019.

Before anyone says anything, I am well aware of Western Governors University and their integrated curriculum with certifications; I’ve heard both good and bad about both schools. Also, I am aiming for the Associates degree first as a halfway mile marker to boost my confidence after I get it. I know a couple of 25-series people who have earned their degrees from AMU and originally started at AMU as a General Studies major and eventually took a break from school and decided to start back up again.

I'm just a fellow Soldier just trying to better myself and make myself respectively marketable if I decide to ETS; any words of wisdom or encouragement are greatly appreciated.