Education for the Military Member, The Military Spouse, and The Military Child
Education is one of the biggest parts of being a military family. Everything from the service member continuing their education throughout their career, figuring out the G.I. Bill, choosing the right schooling option for your military child, to military spouses continuing their education.
For the Military Member
My husband was accepted to go to college and participate in ROTC, which allowed him to get his four-year degree at a very small cost. Then when he went back to school to attain his Masters Degree, he decided to pay for it one class at a time and save his G.I. Bill for any possible future children.
Helpful Links
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: Education and Training
For the Military Spouse
Choosing the right portable career for you, the military spouse, can be challenging to say the least. First, you have to decide what the perfect career choice for you is, then you need to make sure you have the right amount of schooling and background to make you a good candidate for the job. All things that can be challenging while you follow your spouse’s career anywhere the military dictates.
Helpful Links
Why Teaching Isn’t a Reliable, Portable Career for MilSpouses
Five Reasons Being a Teacher and a Military Spouse is Challenging
Military Spouse and Family Educational Assistance Programs
Tips and Considerations for Going Back to School as a Military Spouse
National Military Family Association: Spouses + Scholarships
For the Military Child
Deciding on the right education choices for your child is already stressful. Now add in the fact that you will be uprooting and moving that child to a new school district, in a new state, a number of times before they even hit High School. We have a one and a half-year old and I am already double guessing everything we think we might do four years from now. Some choose to homeschool, some choose private schooling, and other stick with public schools. The options are really endless and your choice may vary with each location.
Helpful Links
6 Things to Consider About Schools When You Move
How to Prepare your Child’s School for a Deployment
5 Ways to Work With Your Child’s Civilian Teacher
Military Child Education Coalition: Homepage
Parents Need to Know the Military-Connected Children’s Educational Bill of Rights
Thanks so much for including my post!!! Great round-up of info!
Wow, thank you for sharing! My brother joined the military almost 2 years ago. He doesn’t have a family yet, but I know he wants one someday and I know this will help him when the time comes. Cassie from Mommy, RN
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I am so glad it will be helpful! Tell him thank you for his service!