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NON-DoD Schools Program

Non-DoD Schools Program/Americas

Non-DoD Schools Program/Europe

Non-DoD Schools Program/Pacific

The Non-DoD Schools Program (NDSP) provides support and funding for the education of eligible dependents of sponsors assigned at locations where the DoD does not operate a school within commuting distance.

  • DoDEA Regulation 1035.1, "Use of Non-DoD Schools," August 14, 2003 , contains the policy, responsibilities, and guidelines for the education of eligible dependents of DoD personnel at overseas locations where there are no DoD schools.
  • Enrollment eligibility for dependents of DoD personnel assigned to an overseas area is governed by the provisions of DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, "Eligibility Requirements for Education of Elementary and Secondary School-age Dependents in Overseas Areas," August 11, 2006, as amended.
  • The amount of financial assistance which may be offered is defined by the Department of State in the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR).
  • Sponsors MUST obtain approval for tuition and other expenses from the appropriate DoDEA Area office prior to incurring any expense.
  • Payments for tuition and certain other expenses to defray the education costs are approved by the NDSP Area managers for the eligible dependents of DoD personnel who must attend a non-DoD school.
  • Registration procedures and other information about the Non-DoD Schools Program may be found by selecting the appropriate location of assignment below:

    • Non-DoD Schools Program/Americas
      • (Countries located in North America , Central America , South America , the Caribbean Islands )
    • Non-DoD Schools Program/Europe
      • (Countries located in Europe , Africa (including the Malagasy Republic , The Comoros, and the Seychelles ), the Near East, and Southwestern Asia (up to the border of Pakistan and India )).
    • Non-DoD Schools Program/Pacific
      • (Countries located in Asia from the border of Pakistan and India to the Pacific Rim, Australia and in the Pacific and Indian oceans).



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