Education and Youth
Families who raise their children in the Foreign Service face unique challenges -- frequent moves, changing cultures, transitions from one school to another, and a scarcity of educational facilities and services for special needs children. A priority for the Family Liaison Office is the educational and emotional development of children from mobile U.S. Foreign Service families. FLO provides advice on appropriate schooling options, resources to make educated decisions, and support networks. In conjunction with other offices and Foreign Service organizations, FLO participates in programs and services for youth to assist them with issues of international mobility and reentry to the United States.
Foreign Service families can contact the FLO Education and Youth Officer for help and advice on education options at posts overseas, U.S. and international boarding schools, Washington area public and private schools, online education (K - adult), the college admissions process, financial aid, standardized educational testing, children with special educational needs, and summer programs. Families overseas can also visit their Community Liaision Office for assistance.
To gain an overview of education issues, read our publication Education Options for Foreign Service Family Members. We also encourage you to visit the pages in this area of the FLO website.
FSYF recently announced its annual contests for essay writing, community service, art, and video productions. Deadline is April 30. Visit www.fsyf.org for details.
The State Department Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its' College Scholarship Competition, held annually from February through April. The scholarship is open to members of SDFCU . Please visit www.sdfcu.org or call 800.296.8882 for more detailed information.
Education Allowances Read more
Education Resources in the Department of State Offices that Assist Foreign Service Families with Educational Issues
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Student Internships Read more
Applications for AFSA 2009 Scholarships: Click Here
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