Welcome!

This website is committed to furnishing information for students with military connections under the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. 

The Middle College at Austin Peay State University is  Purple Star School!

A  Tennessee Purple Star School Award (PSSA) is provided to military-friendly schools who display a major commitment to serving military-connected families and students.

What can I expect at a TN Purple Star School?

1. A trained Point of Contact (POC) for military connected families and learners.
2. A dedicated webpage with support information for military-connected families and learners.
3. A staff that has been provided information regarding military-connected families and learners.
4. Staff and learners participate in activities that show their pride and support of their community and the military families that are a part of the community.

TN Military Interstate Children's Compact

While the Compact is not exhaustive in its coverage, it does address the key issues encountered by military families: eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation. In addition, the Compact provides for a detailed governance structure at both the state and national levels with built-in enforcement and compliance mechanisms. The goal of the Compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. 

Who is protected under the Compact?

Children (enrolled in public K-12 schools) of active-duty members of the uniformed services, any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including members of the Tennessee army and air national guard, commissioned officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), and members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for one year are eligible for assistance under the Compact. The Compact also covers students of members who perish on active duty for a period of one year following their death.