Educational Resources

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3)

The Military Interstate Compact (MIC3) provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. The Compact seeks to make transition easier so military connected children are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. Fifty (50) states and the District of Columbia have adopted the MIC3.

Local School Options
There are no Department of Defense schools at NSA Annapolis. However, abundant educational opportunities for preschoolers through adults exist in the Annapolis area with at least 130 accredited public and private education institutions.

Public Schools
Students living the Annapolis Area Complex and attending public schools are part of the Anne Arundel County Public School System (AACPS) https://www.aacps.org/ . Attendance in any particular school is based upon the current address. To find out which elementary, middle or high school is zoned for a particular address, go to MyAnneArundel at https://www.aacounty.org/  Anne Arundel County Public Schools offer a variety of magnet programs known as Programs of Choice: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math); PVA (Performing and Visual Arts) BMAH (BioMedical/Allied Health) as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) high school and middle school programs.

Contact the School Liaison Officer at 410-293-2641 for information regarding registration, programs of choice, course placement, graduation requirements and school based youth sponsorship programs.

Private Schools
More than 60 private schools in the county offer a wide variety of programs. For a listing of private schools in Maryland, go to Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) at https://www.aimsmd.org/

Home Schooling
Families choosing to homeschool in Maryland must submit a Homeschooling Notification form to the public school’s Department of Student Services and undergo a bi-annual portfolio review with the school system or supervising non-public school/institution. If you are interested in Home Schooling, please contact the School Liaison Officer (410-293-2641) for information about the process and the local home school co-op.  For additional information, contact the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Home Schooling Coordinator at (410) 222-5457.

Higher Education
The Annapolis area is fortunate to be close to numerous institutions of higher learning. Anne Arundel Community College offers a wide range of degree, certificate and continuing education programs. For more information, visit their website at https://www.aacc.edu.   The University of Maryland System offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. For more information, go to https://www.umd.edu.