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.
- Adolescent Support and Counseling Services Program: What Families & Youth Should Know fact sheet offers non-ASACS counseling, treatment and prevention services for military-connected youth overseas. Note: ASACS program will end after the 2025–2026 school year.
- 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.
- Dependent Student Travel Fact Sheet offers travel information for minor dependents attending a dormitory school operated by the DoD or a school in the United States to obtain a formal education that is accredited by a state, regional, or nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Defense.
- 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 Liaisons support education transitions for Pre-K through grade 12 and are assigned to garrisons to support Families and their children with public school coordination, homeschool and private options in their location.
*Select Shool Liason Program from the Program or Service dropdown.
- 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.
- DoDEA Student Services offers information about high school graduation requirements for DoDEA schools.
- Education Commission of the States provides individual state profiles for all graduation requirements, excluding DoDEA.
- National Alliance for Public Charter Schools provides information and resources on all charter schools across the United States.
- National Home School Association provides information about curriculum requirements and further activities and resources for Families.
- Education & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) Early Intervention 0-3 yrs supports Families in their efforts to support their children’s growth, development and learning.
- Key Terms for School-Aged Special Education 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.
- Federal Student Aid provides guidance for completing the FAFSA, scholarship resources, webinars, budgeting advice and helpful checklists.
- 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.
- Military Connected Scholarships offers information about scholarship opportunities throughout the United States that have been provided to US Army School Liaison Officers
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program offers financial assistance resources specifically to Spouses.
- Army Educational Outreach Program provides STEM opportunities for military-connected youth, news and scholarship opportunities.
- Khan Academy is a personalized learning resource for all ages that offers practice exercises, instructional videos and a learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
- Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families makes live tutors available online 24/7 to help with more than 40 core subjects and standardized test preparation.