The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) launched a new program this school year aimed at expanding eligibility for dependents of members of the armed forces on active duty to register into the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS). The Expanded Eligibility Pilot is available to students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year and is now accepting applications for Spring semester. In order to be eligible for the program, students must be the dependents of active-duty military members serving in remote locations that do not have access to a DoDEA brick-and-motor school.

Minot Air Force Base is one of the approved installations for this program and Minot Public Schools is prepared to process student requests. Participants registering in the DVHS as part of this program must obtain the approval of their local school system. Homeschooled students who do not have access to a DoDEA school can also register for the Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program. Enrollment in the program will be limited to 400 students, split evenly among the four services. Preference will be given to students entering the 12th grade. The pilot program was authorized as part of the 20-21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), giving it the authority to expand the eligibility for DVHS to stateside active duty military dependents in grades 9-12 who are currently ineligible for the DVHS program.

The program offers students the chance to take up to two courses from a selection of more than 30 courses that are already offered by the DVHS. These courses include Advanced Placement, world language, and Career Technical Education. For more information visit the website www.dodea.edu/dvs/e2p2.cfm or contact the School Liaison at 701-723-1447 or mafb.school.liaison@us.af.mil.