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Education Support

Navy life can make it difficult to maintain a career or further your adult education and maintain consistency in the education of your children/young adults. In this section you will find resources that will help you navigate the educationally needs of your entire family. 

Adult Education

Adult Education

Whether you are interested in a career, a part-time job, or returning to school, you will find resources in this section to help you on your journey to furthering your educational and help you obtain the skills you need. 

The Department of Defense (DoD) MWR Digital Library provides online resources for service members, families, retirees and civilians for recreation and professional development.

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Fleet and Family Support Centers

The Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs) offer non-academic skills classes and workshops to help Sailors and family members explore new ways to cope with the military lifestyle, including obtaining the skills to find employment in new locations. 

Military Family Advisory Network Education helps spouses get started in furthering their education. 

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Military OneSource

Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support for service members, spouses, families and survivors on numerous education topics of interest. 

Review education benefits available to dependents of veterans and surviving family members of deceased veterans.

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Chances are better than ever for Navy spouses to obtain meaningful employment when they transfer with their Sailor to a new duty station. The Military Spouse Preference Program ensures military spouses are given preference when applying for DoD civilian jobs. 

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NMFA offers Military Spouse Scholarships to help pay for degrees (from a GED to PhD), professional licenses and certifications (including re-licensure), business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

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If the DoD approves the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE), a military spouse or dependent children can apply for up to 36 months of benefits, and may be able to get money for tuition, books, and supplies.

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Dependent Education

Tutor.com is a DoD funded program providing on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents. Live expert tutors are available 24/7 from anywhere with an internet connection.

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School Liaison Officers

The DoD provide installation School Liaisons for K-12 military students in every region to assist families with their educational needs.    

Useful Resources

Additional links to systems and sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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