Hi there, I'm an army brat and finished high school while my family was stationed overseas. Does anyone know how I can get a copy of my high school diploma from military records? Any guidance would be super helpful, thanks!
Hello! When you're looking for your high school diploma and that high school was on an overseas military base, the process is quite similar to obtaining records from a stateside high school. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) manages all military schools, both abroad and at home, and they keep student records.
To request a copy of your high school diploma, you'll want to get in touch with the DoDEA Records Center. You can submit a request online through their website or you can send a mail to them directly. Just ensure you provide all necessary details to help in their search; including your full name used while in school, the school you attended, and the dates of attendance (or graduation year).
There are a few important points to note:
1. The process can take several weeks, so it's best to start early if you need these documents by a specific date.
2. In many cases, institutions (like colleges or employers) will require an official transcript instead of a diploma. The transcript shows your coursework and grades, which can give more detail about your high school education. The official transcripts are available by request—they're generally accepted in lieu of a diploma because they include a graduation date.
3. There might be a small fee associated with obtaining these records, so be prepared for that.
Hope this helps and best of luck in retrieving your diploma!
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