Free Document Translation Services
Children who transition to or from a foreign national school may require their school transcript to be translated. Active military personnel and their family members can receive free document translation services in more than 150 languages for school transcripts. Translations can also be certified, notarized, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. For details, visit Military One Source or dial "145" on an installation telephone to contact a One Source operator.
Free or Reduced Price School Lunch Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers free and reduced priced lunches to students who qualify and attend Department of Defense schools. Eligibility is determined by income. Apply online.
Free Online Tutoring
Since military families frequently move from one place to the next, Tutor.com is custom fit for military kids. You get an expert tutor whenever you need help, and you work one-on-one with your tutor in their online classroom on your specific problem until it's done. You never need to make an appointment. Subjects include: math, science, social studies, writing, standardized test prep, language, and much more.
Youth Sponsorship
Teen centers and schools have unique ways of welcoming new students. Some have new student orientations while others have student-led welcoming committees. Ask what programs they have to help your child transition smoothly into their new community. For more information on Youth Sponsorship, go here.
On-Campus Behavioral Health Counseling
DoD Education Activity (DoDEA) schools have Military & Family Life Consultants (MFLC) readily available on campus to support students and their family members. The MFLC program provides non-medical short term, situational problem-solving counseling. Military One Source also has access to free non-medical counseling that's anonymous and available online, on the phone, or in person. Twelve free sessions may occur in individual, couple, family or group settings.
School Advisory Committee (SAC)
All DoDEA schools operate their own SAC. At this committee, parents and teachers can advise the Principal on school matters. This is an useful tool for parents to raise concerns, offer suggestions, and promote positive change at their child's school. SAC is held quarterly and after school. Contact your child's school on how you can get involved.
Post-Secondary Resources
DoDEA organizes an annual College Night at Kadena or Kubasaki High School. This event invites stateside colleges to market their school to college-bounc students. Interested individuals with base access are welcome to attend. DoDEA schools also have guidance counselors to help prepare students for college. Encourage your teen to get to know their guidance counselor at school.
Free Academic Resources:
March2Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests, improve school work, and review materials.
Khan Academy is a personalized learning resource for all ages offering practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Tackles math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, SAT and more.
Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) provides STEM opportunities for military connected youth. The website provides information about AEOP programs available to youth, scholarship opportunities, news, and ways to get involved.
Military.com provides a search engine to help you find money for your child's higher education needs. Search over 1000 scholarships intended for military youth. Check out their Military Scholarship Handbook.
For more post-secondary resources, view our Post-Secondary Resources Parent Guide. This guide, equipped with a table of contents, is a directory of college and career readiness resources collected from Army School Liaison Officers stationed at OCONUS locations in Europe and the Pacific.
