Family Education

No DODEA Teacher Furloughs Rest of School Year

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Stars and Stripes | Apr 12, 2013

There will be no teacher furloughs at Defense Department schools for the remainder of the current school year, according to a message that the schools director sent to employees Thursday. The across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration had threatened to shorten the school year on military bases around the world as part of the planned 14... more

Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)

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The following guide will help you determine if you are eligible and how to apply for the the Dept. of  Veterans Affairs DEA program. The Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefit... more

Finding Military Family Education Benefits

Servicemember and Daughter

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For example, family members are eligible to use the benefits of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Program, Scholarships and Grants, and the Spouse and Dependent Eduaction Assistance program (DEA). Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges SOC member schools understand the hardships military (family) students face due to frequent ... more

DODDS-Europe Announces Furlough Dates

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Stars and Stripes | May 28, 2013

Department of Defense schools in Europe will close for five days between Aug. 30 and Sept. 23 under a proposal to furlough educators as part of budget-saving measures, DODDS-Europe director Nancy Bresell announced Tuesday. The dates are Aug. 30, Sept. 6, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, according to an email from Bresell to DODDS-Europe employee... more

Free SAT/ACT Prep Software Now Online

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Military.com | Apr 23, 2013

Military.com and eKnowledge are giving servicemembers, veterans and their families $250 SAT and ACT test prep programs for just the cost of providing the programs (under $20). The fee covers everything, including: materials, shipping, student support, and streaming.  You may request your programs at: www.eknowledge.com/Mil. The Donation Pro... more

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