Education

Number of DoD Schools on Camp Lejeune

• Primary Schools - 1 (Pre-K - 2)
• Elementary Schools - 3 (Pre-K - 5)
• Intermediate School - 1 (Grades 3 - 5)
• Middle School - 1 (Grades 6 - 8)
• High School - 1 (Grades 9 - 12)

All legal dependent children who reside with their military sponsor in permanent base housing are eligible to attend Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools. Military sponsors, living off base, who are certified by the Base Housing Office to receive base housing within 90 school days and who receive a Housing Office letter verifying this fact, may also enroll their children in the school system. School has a Half-day Pre-K program and full-day kindergarten program. Elementary school hours are 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Middle and High School hours are 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. 

Call the School Liaison Office at 910-449-9915 or 910-449-9749.

The Lejeune - New River Education Centers are the primary education office for adult education programs at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River which operate under the cognizance of Marine Corps Community Services and Headquarters Marine Corps. We welcome the opportunity to assist any and every service member, dependent, and civilian employee of Camp Lejeune and New River. No appointment is needed to speak with a counselor.

Lifelong Learning provides a wide range of curriculum offerings that meet the needs of the base population. Educational opportunities are provided for vocational/technical training, associate & bachelor degree programs, and advance degree programs utilizing new technology telecommunication distance learning methods as well as traditional classroom learning techniques.

An excellent working relationship has been established between several educational institutions and Lifelong Learning providing quality services to all personnel. The relationship between the schools and the government, to include the base librarian, has formed a partnership that will work closely to meet educational needs of the population.

Student curriculum needs are evaluated annually, and the courses and programs required by the customers are provided through Lifelong Learning at hours and at locations convenient for the student.

Tuition Assistance (TA)

Tuition assistance programs make it possible for service members to afford educational opportunities. A strong voluntary education program aids in recruitment and retention, enhances the skills and value of our personnel while on active duty, and assists separating military members in their transition into civilian life.

Tuition Assistance funds are authorized for study toward a diploma, credentials, certificates, or degrees at an academic level higher than that currently held by the service member. The hierarchy of academic levels is defined as high school equivalency, Vocational Technical Diploma, Vocational Technical Certificate, Associates, Baccalaureate, Masters, First Professional, and Doctorate.

Tuition Assistance is authorized for off-duty studies offered by institutions whose accrediting bodies are recognized by the Department of Education (DoEd) and listed in the American Council on Education (ACE) AIPE Manual. TA is not authorized for noncredit courses, training programs, certification classes or exams, developmental courses, and continuing education units for Marines.

TA funds are authorized up to 100% of your TUITION AND MANDATORY COURSE FEES ONLY (i.e. lab fees, computer fees, etc.) Mandatory course enrollment fees are those refundable fees charged by the institution that are directly related to the enrollment in a specific course offered by the institution. It does not cover the cost of books, application fees, registration fees, or graduation fees.

Military members can apply for TA at the following locations:

• Active duty Contact local base education center
• I&I Duty Marines Apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans

Recruiters, contact your district headquarters.

Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River are home to seven Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. These schools are available to all ranks for all children who reside aboard either MCB Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River. Families who have received a “90-day letter” (The 90 day letter verifies that the housing office expects that you will be offered base quarters within 90 school days) from base housing may also enroll their children in the DoDEA schools; however, transportation is only provided for families living aboard the base and air station. Schools compete with the local school districts at the 1A level in baseball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, swimming, golf, and soccer.

This link provides a myriad of resources for parents or guardians of special needs children.

All legal dependent children who reside with their military sponsor in permanent base housing are eligible to attend Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools. Military sponsors, living off base, who are certified by the Base Housing Office to receive base housing within 90 school days and who receive a Housing Office letter verifying this fact, may also enroll their children in the school system. The school has a half-day Pre-K program and full-day kindergarten program. Elementary school hours are 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Middle and High School hours are 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Entrance Requirements

DoDEA has changed its Early Child Hood Education program's entrance requirements for all DoD Schools for Calendar Year 2009-2010.Age requirements are:

• Sure Start and Pre-Kindergarten Programs, a child must be 4 years of age by September 1.
• Kindergarten Programs, a child must be 5 years of age by September 1.
• First Grade, a child must be 6 years of age by September 1. 

If you have any questions about exceptions, contact DoDEA.

Number of Schools on Camp Lejeune

• Primary Schools (Pre-K-2) - 1
• Elementary Schools (Pre-K-5)- 3
• Intermediate School(Grades 3-5) - 1
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) - 1
• High School (Grades 9-12) - 1

For up-to-date school information, visit K-12 School Liaison (usmc-mccs.org). Standardized test scores for Camp Lejeune Schools are available through the DoDEA Data Center.

Local Schools

The Onslow County School District serves the city of Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Bus Routes

For all base schools, bus routes are provided for those living in housing areas that are not near the appropriate school. For personnel that are within 90 days of moving into housing, busing is not provided to their school.

County school bus routes are provided for all schools including the Magnet school.

Onslow County Schools provides nutritious breakfast and lunch meals designed around the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines, the newly implemented Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and the EAT SMART NC Nutrition Standards. Guidelines restrict the amount of fat, sodium and sugar in our meal selections and encourage increased consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and calcium-rich foods. Potable water is available for cup dispensing at all locations as well as bottled water for purchase.

Fall Sports

Football (Varsity & JV), Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Tennis, Cheerleading

Winter Sports

Wrestling, Boys' Basketball (Varsity & JV), Girls' Basketball (Varsity), Cheerleading

Spring Sports

Girls' Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Golf, Girls' Track, Boys' Track, Swimming

Exceptional children activities are coordinated with both base and county schools. For more information please contact the School Liaison Officer at (910) 449-9915.

Before and after school activities include Drama, Band, Choir, Glee Club, FHA, FFA, and many more that include Webinars for training.

Onslow County offers several private schools. Most are religiously affiliated. Please check with individual schools to determine accreditation.

Homeschooling is governed by Department of Non-public Instruction (919) 733-4276. The Camp Lejeune chapter is accessible online.

For information about school grading information and other student information please use the following link:

North Carolina County Schools School Report Cards
This site has a wide variety of information about North Carolina public school demographics, test scores, teacher quality and more. It can be a bit challenging to navigate, so the key is to focus on the purple tabs at the top of the page. To begin, type in the name of the school or choose the county from the drop-down menu. Next, click on the blue school name to bring up the information. Finally, use the purple tabs at the top of the page to view information.