Education & Pathways

Support students as they explore college and career options through direct engagement with colleges, scholarship organizations, and education partners, open to military-connected and civilian students.

Designed for school groups, counselors, and families seeking inclusive, outcomes-focused postsecondary exploration.

Education & Pathways at MCWE 2026

Explore college pathways, scholarships, and postsecondary options designed for military-connected and civilian students, recognizing leadership, service, identity, and lived experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Education & Pathways connects students and families with colleges, universities, community colleges, and scholarship organizations participating in the Scholarship & Pathways Row at the Expo.

This experience supports:

College exploration and readiness
First-generation students
Military-connected youth
Teen caregivers and non-caregivers
Civilian students planning next steps

No separate registration is required for students or families.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Military-connected students
Teen caregivers and non-caregivers
First-generation college aspirants
Civilian students exploring higher education
Educators and counselors supporting postsecondary planning

Participation is open and inclusive, students do not need to be caregivers to engage.

SCHOLARSHIP & PATHWAYS ROW

The Scholarship & Pathways Row is a dedicated area where attendees can:

Speak directly with admissions and recruitment teams
Learn about scholarships and financial aid
Explore military-connected and DoDEA-aligned programs
Attend short workshops (essay writing, admissions guidance, FAFSA basics)

This is not a traditional college fair. Institutions engage students through a lens of access, leadership, and opportunity.

HOW THIS IS DIFFERENT

Education & Pathways at MCWE emphasizes:

Access over transactions
Service and leadership as strengths
Identity and belonging as assets

Students and families receive practical guidance while schools and counselors gain a mission-aligned environment to support informed decision-making.

FOR COLLEGES & INSTITUTIONS

Colleges, universities, community colleges, military-affiliated schools, and scholarship organizations interested in participating in the Scholarship & Pathways Row must register through the Military Child World Expo Foundation.

Institution registration is managed by MCWEF.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: Military Child World Expo 2026
Dates: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Education & Pathways is presented in coordination with the Military Child World Expo Foundation, advancing national education access initiatives on behalf of military-connected children and families.