Students With Special Needs: Transitioning to Adulthood
Article | July 2021
Exploring options, building a support network and self-advocating are steps students with special needs should take to prepare for their transition to adulthood.
Savings Plans, Student Loans and Scholarships for Military Teens
Article | April 2020
With the many available scholarships, grants and other options for financial aid, paying for college doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Travel Benefits for College Students Who Are Military Family Members
Article | October 2021
Military dependents who are college students may have to consider international travel to get to their families during breaks. And travel can be expensive, especially during the holidays.
How School Liaisons Help Students Realize Education Goals and More
Article | June 2022
Learn how school liaisons can help with a wide variety of child and youth education issues.
504 Plan Versus IEP Overview
Article | July 2021
Both individualized education programs and 504 plans document how children with special needs will reach their education goals. Learn about the differences between IEPs and 504 plans.
Department of Education Federal Impact Aid Program – How You Can Help Your Child’s School
Article | January 2022
You can help your child’s school get more funding through the Department of Defense’s Impact Aid for Military Connected School Districts. Just fill out and turn in the Impact Aid form or survey, and the Department of Education provides extra money for schools with a large number of military students.
School Options Available to Military Children
Article | April 2022
When it’s time to relocate, you need to know what education opportunities are available for your children at the new installation. The Defense Department is committed to making sure all military children have the opportunity for a quality education that prepares them for success.
Need Money for Higher Education?
Article | December 2019
Don’t think you can afford college? Think again. In addition to military tuition assistance and Department of Veterans Affairs education programs, numerous loans and opportunities are available to help you fund the next step in your education.
Choosing a Career Path as a Military Youth
Article | September 2022
Military parents of teens can help their child explore career paths with these resources and tips.
Principles of Excellence — Protect Your Education Experience
Article | March 2018
The Principles of Excellence are designed to ensure a fulfilling educational experience, providing you with personal and professional development opportunities to assist in your military career and your transition to the civilian workforce. Furthermore, the principles protect service members from predatory and misleading behavior from educational institutions.
Financing Your Child’s College Education
Article | April 2020
So, your child is ready for college — and you’re ready to support their education goals. Now you just need to figure out how to pay for it. Luckily, you’ll find lots of resources to help military families finance their children’s college, from saving plans to scholarships.
College Tuition and Taxes: What You Need to Know
Article | January 2021
Take advantage of tax savings if you are pursuing higher education. If you are a student or parent with an eye toward maximizing your tax deductions, make sure to connect with MilTax , Military OneSource tax services.
What is the Survivor Benefit Plan?
Article | October 2022
The Survivor Benefit Plan allows retiring service members to allocate a portion of their retirement pay to a spouse or other eligible beneficiaries upon their death.
Coping with Standardized Testing Systems When You Change Schools
Article | January 2022
Whether it’s your first move or your fifth, even the most organized military parents need help navigating a new school district’s standardized testing system.
Postsecondary Education Complaint System
Article | November 2019
If you or your family member receives tuition assistance or is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to submit feedback here.
The Department of Defense Education Activity — Strong Foundations for Military-Connected Children
Article | December 2021
With frequent moves for military families, finding the right school for your child is a crucial way to ease their transition. Department of Defense Education Activity schools provide education for children of service members and Department of Defense civilians that’s competitive with any school system, from pre-K through high school.
Becoming an Officer in the Military After College
Article | November 2021
While it’s common knowledge that basic training sets recruits on the pathway toward becoming an enlisted service member, those with a desire for leadership opportunities and a bachelor’s degree can take another route into a military career – as a commissioned officer.
Education Opportunities for Your Service Member
Article | November 2022
The military offers benefits that can help your service member pay for higher education while in the service and after transitioning to civilian life.
Special Education Programs and Resources for Military Families
Article | November 2020
Families with special needs have a wide range of programs and services available for both family members with special needs and their caregivers. Here is a sampling of the various resources and tools available to you through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, or OSEP.
Report Shows MyCAA Is Linked With Higher Earnings Among MilSpouses
Article | December 2021
This report examines characteristics associated with MyCAA Scholarship application and use, scholarship plan completion, spouse employment and earnings, and service continuation of personnel married to MyCAA-eligible spouses.
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