Military-Connected Family Resources:

In the United States, there are approximately 1.2 million students enrolled in schools with a parent or caretaker deployed for active duty within the U.S. military. PA Cyber is proud to stand in solidarity with the men, women, and families serving in our nation’s Armed Forces. Military-connected children, defined as those whose parents or caretakers serve in active duty, National Guard, or Reserves, often face unique challenges that can impact their mental well-being and education. Recognizing these hardships, PA Cyber is dedicated to providing military-connected families with resources and assistance to overcome these obstacles.

Resources for Military Students and Families:

1. 2024-2025 School Calendar
2. 2024-2025 Course Catalog
3. Discounted SAT/ACT Preparation
   Information about discounted SAT/ACT preparations courses for military connected students.
4. FAQ’s for Parents
   Answers to questions frequently asked by parents of military connected students.
5. Financial Aid for Military Families
   Information about post-secondary financial aid for military connected students.
6. Guide for Parents, School Officials, and Public Administrators
   A basic guide to understanding the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) and the associated benefits to military connected children
7. Military Childcare
   Your gateway to Department of Defense-approved childcare options worldwide.
8. Military Installation School Liaisons (all branches)
   A resource to find military instillation school liaisons.
9. Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3):
   Is a nationwide partnership designed to assist families with some of the challenges faced by children of military families.
10. Military OneSource:
    Connects military families with numerous resources to assist with their needs.
11. Military Tutoring
    No cost online tutoring for military connected students.
12. National Military Family Association
    A nonprofit dedicated to serving military families
13. Operation Purple Camps
    Information about free week-long summer camp opportunities for military connected children.
14. PA Cyber Support
    The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) helps school personnel identify issues or barriers that interfere with a student’s success in school.
15. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)  Provides peer-to-Peer mentoring, leadership programs, and other resources for military-connected students.
16. The Reserve Organization of America Standing Together for American’s Reservists (ROA STARS):
    Foundation provides resources and assistance to military-connected families.
17. Safe2Say Something Program
    A program that provides a safe place to anonymously report individuals that may be a threat to themselves or others.
18. SchoolQuest:
    Provides military families support to assist with the challenge of changing schools, and keeping all school records organized and accessible.
19. Student Training and Education in Public Service (STEPS)
    Valuable resources for helping military families and students thrive through transitions.