Moving to U.S. Coast Guard Academy
The Academy, founded in 1876, trains Coast Guard officers on a 103-acre campus on the Thames River in New London. Staff and faculty families enjoy a New England shoreline setting.
| Branch | Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | New London, CT |
| Population served | About 1,108 cadets and 175 faculty |
| Airports | T.F. Green (PVD) and Bradley (BDL); Groton-New London Airport nearby |
| Climate | Four seasons with snowy winters |
| Cost of living | Above the US average |
| On-base housing | Coast Guard-owned housing; confirm with Housing Office |
| Medical care | Academy clinic |
| Family support center | Coast Guard Work-Life |
Where families live
New London
Small waterfront city.
Waterford
Suburban.
Groton
Home of the Navy sub base.
Ledyard
Quiet town.
Schools
Families use local Connecticut districts.
- New London Public Schools — Home district of the Academy.
Coast Guard Work-Life school liaison
Things to do near U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- U.S. Coast Guard MuseummuseumLocated in Waesche Hall.
- Mystic SeaportmuseumMaritime museum nearby.
- Mystic AquariumfamilyAquarium.
- Ocean Beach ParkoutdoorsNew London beach.
- Connecticut College ArboretumoutdoorsAdjacent campus.
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PCS tips for U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Campus access requires government photo ID.
- Plan for snowy winters.
- Check housing options early.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.