Schools
School options for Army Families depend on state-specific regulations, whether Families live on or off the installation, and if they choose public, private or home-schooling for their children. If Soldiers and Families live overseas, they have different schooling options that are available to them. It’s important for each Family to research what options are open to them for each location along with available Army resources to help make the best decisions for all Family members.
- Department of Defense Educational Activities (DoDEA) Schools are committed to ensuring that school-aged children of military Families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities. These schools are available on some installations within the United States and overseas.
- Military Child Education Coalition helps children growing up in military Families by providing them, their parents, and professionals with programs, resources, and guidance—helping the child stay on course academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission addresses key issues encountered by military Families: eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation.
- Military OneSource Guide: Pre-K to 12 Education.
- School Support Services work directly with Families, educators, and military units to ensure smooth transitions and deliver resources to military-connected students and their Families.
- Military OneSource: Military Spouse Support Services offers practical and proven information and to connect with experts, useful resources and powerful tools for living your best MilLife.
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program can provide Spouses with the resources they need to get back in the education game.
- Education & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) Early Intervention 0-3 yrs supports Families in their efforts to support their children’s growth, development and learning.
- Education Directory for Children with Special Needs defines and breaks down key terms in special education.
- Exceptional Family Member Program Guide is a tool to maneuver through the Defense Department's network of services and supports for Families with special needs.
- Individual Education Plans & 504 Plans are used by school systems to meet the individual needs of students with special needs.
- Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission addresses key issues encountered by military Families: eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation.
- Army ROTC Scholarships can cover college education costs while gaining valuable leadership skills in Army ROTC.
- Education and Scholarship Resources listing is compiled by but not affiliated with Army Emergency Relief.
- Fisher House Foundation Scholarships are for children of active, reserve, and retired military members that can receive up to $2,000 for college.
- Military One Source Scholarships are scholarships for military children that can offset some of the out-of-pocket college expenses.
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program offers financial assistance resources specifically to Spouses.