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We provide professional guidance, tools, and support to help you successfully reach your education and career goals.

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Getting Started Is Easy

Advance your knowledge and career.

Your Eligibility Guide

Discover if you can use these valuable resources.

Navigating Your Education Journey

Steps and guidance to help achieve your academic and career goals.

Education Services

Explore resources that help you successfully pursuit life-long learning.


Mar

17

AFCT

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

17

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Courtney Education Center

Mar

17

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Hansen Education Center

Mar

17

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Futenma Education Center

Mar

18

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

18

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

18

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Kinser Education Center

Mar

18

USMC Tuition Assistance Brief

10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Schwab Education Center

Mar

18

Training in the Trades

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location: Kinser Education Center

Mar

18

Training in the Trades

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location: Hansen Education Center

Mar

20

Managing Your Education Workshop

08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Kinser Education Center

Mar

20

SkillBridge Brief (Virtual)

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location:

Mar

21

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Hansen Education Center

Mar

24

AFCT

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

25

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

25

GI Bill Brief

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Mar

25

GI Bill Brief

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location: Schwab Education Center

Mar

26

USMAP / MCCOOL

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location: Courtney Education Center

Mar

27

Managing Your Education Workshop

08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Schwab Education Center

Mar

28

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Schwab Education Center

Mar

31

AFCT

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Apr

1

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Foster Education Center

Apr

3

Managing Your Education Workshop

08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Hansen Education Center

Apr

3

SkillBridge Brief (Virtual)

02:30pm - 03:30pm

Location:

Apr

4

DLPT/DLAB

08:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Kinser Education Center

Classes & Workshops



Education Services and Support

Successfully reach your goals with tools and resources.

Testing Services

Using testing resources to help you earn college credits and certifications.

Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

Converting your military training into college credits to save time and money.

United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)

Earning an apprenticeship certification while performing your military duties.

Online Academic Skills Course (OASC)

Building your academic skills to achieve long-term career success.

Marine Corps COOL

Obtaining credentials, certifications, and licenses based on your military skills and experience.

Career Path Decide

Discovering careers that align with your military background, education, and civilian work experience.

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (MySECO)

Accessing digital tools and resources to support your education and career goals.


Financial Resources

Achieve your goals with expert financial services and support.

Personal Financial Management

Helping you prepare financially by offering guidance and resources on budgeting, saving, and managing educational expenses.

Federal Student Aid

Reaching your personal and professional development goals with support from financial aid.

Tuition Assistance

Exploring financial aid opportunities that support your education journey.

GI Bill

Empowering you to advance your skills, further your education, and achieve long-term success.

My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

Providing up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses.


Life Skill-building Resources

Develop essential skills for personal and professional growth.

Managing Stress

Pursuing higher learning can be challenging. If you need someone to talk and to listen, we are here to help.

Libraries

Fostering opportunities for connection and providing access to knowledge, innovation, and creativity.

Family Member Employment Assistance Program

Supporting military spouses and dependent family members with career readiness tools, resources, and services.

Marine For Life Network

Building connections for transitioning Marines and family members to help them successfully reach their career goals.

Leadership Scholar Program

Attending college or university after you transition from the Marine Corps.

SkillBridge

Developing hands-on experience with an industry partner to gain practical skills and enhance your career potential.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find information and get quick answers to common questions.

Voluntary Education provides access to educational resources, counseling, and financial support to pursue higher education, certifications, and professional development.

The program supports a variety of educational goals, including associates, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as certifications and vocational training in various fields.

Yes, Marines can use their GI Bill benefits in combination with the Voluntary Education Program to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

To transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents, you must meet specific eligibility requirements and apply through the Department of Defense's online platform, typically after completing at least six years of service. Visit the Education Center for more information.

The JST captures military training and occupation experience, which may be eligible for civilian academic credits. You can request your JST online, and it is typically sent to the college or university of your choice.

Yes, TA typically covers up to $250 per semester, with an annual cap of $4,500 per fiscal year for eligible Marines.

The Education Centers are not authorized to offer either exam. For the SAT or ACT, register and create an account with the College Board or ACT.org.

Yes. Official military testing is offered through the Education Center and service members can test for the ASVAB, DLPT, and other professional exams. 
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