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Education Center resources

IG Checklist VOLED 1560

Inspectors General Checklist
LIFELONG LEARNING 1560
This checklist applies to all levels of Air, Ground, Logistics, and Installations

MARINE CORPS ORDER 1560.25
MARINE CORPS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM (SHORT TITLE: LL PROGRAM)
Tuition Assistance Program instructions
Helpful TA Websites
This PDF includes a wide list of websites to assist you with TA.
Web TA Guide (PDF) Guide on how to submit Tuition Assistance.

Activate your Post 9/11 GI Bill or your Montgomery GI Bill Form 22-1990
Activate your Post 9/11 GI Bill or your Montgomery GI Bill Form 22-1990 Please note: The Education Center Offers a GI Bill brief every Wednesday at 1300!
Forever GI Bill Fact Sheet
Click on this PDF to learn about the Forever GI Bill.

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.
Fastweb: Search for scholarships
Search for scholarships for college students!

National University CLEP Exam Details

CLEP and DSST

Proctored by National University

National University Testing Site Code: 03627

Schedule: Mondays at 0930 and Wednesdays at 1330

Cost: The first attempt of all exams is free for service members. The price per exam is $80 for retake and civilians; if a tester is not a National University student and not a service member, an additional $20 proctoring fee applies.

Location: Bldg 1530 6th Street, on the third floor in room 309

POC: Sydney Smith

Office number – 760.830.6887

Cell number – 442.283.0563

*Service members and civilians can register for the free course on mondernstates.org and will receive a one-time free voucher upon completion.*

Remote or Through Education Center

CLEP and DSST exams can be proctored remotely or locally at the Education Center using the computers in our examination lab. Please contact the Education Center staff to schedule your CLEP and DSST exams in the examination lab (760.830.6881). See the DANTES website listed below for additional details.

https://www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/get-credit/creditexam.html

Study Prep and Resources

The Combat Center Library offers excellent study and prep resources to all patrons. These resources are available as a paper base and digital services in preparation for the exams offered through CLEP, DSST, and many more. See the link below for the MWRLibary exam preparation support page.

https://www.dodmwrlibraries.org/continuing-education

CLEP: Search for colleges
Does your college accept CLEP? Find out here!
DSST: Search for colleges
Does your college accept DSST? Find out here!

Leadership Scholar Program
The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) helps exceptional Marines who want to pursue their education at highly selective schools after they transition out of the Marine Corps, with an emphasis on junior enlisted Marines.

Copper Mountain College
Office Phone Number: 760-830-6133
*Does not imply USMC endorsement

From the Copper Mountain College website:
Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for diverse desert communities and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and support services that demonstrate a passion for the success of every individual student. Copper Mountain College offers high quality, affordable instruction that enables students to attain mastery in basic skills and career development, as well as building pathways to associate degrees, certificates, university transfer, and personal enrichment.
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Office Phone Number: 760-830-6133
*Does not imply USMC endorsement
National University
Office Phone Number: 619-563-7345
*Does not imply USMC endorsement

From the National University website:
National University is a San Diego-based nonprofit founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Chigos. As the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego, our mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. A pioneer in the digital space, we’ve offered online classes for more than 20 years.

Today, National educates students across all 50 states and from 65 countries, offering over 100 on-campus and online programs through our unique four-week class format. Our undergraduate and graduate programs include healthcare, business, education, engineering, law and criminal justice, and homeland security. Classes are available online or at over 20 locations in California and Nevada. As the top educator of educators in California, we have credentialed more teachers than any other California university.

College Navigator
College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about over 7000 colleges and universities.
Tuition Assistance DECIDE
Welcome to the new Department of Defense TA DECIDE. This dynamic information and comparison tool is designed specifically to aid participants of DoD's Tuition Assistance (TA) program in making informed choices on schools and education programs. The TA DECIDE engine is fueled by more than 10 recognized and trusted data sources from across the departments of Defense, Education and Veterans Affairs. It provides a first of its kind experience, uniquely tailored to the needs of the TA participant.
U.S. Department of Education: Accreditation: Universities and Higher Education
Is the school you want to attend accredited? Find out here: This accreditation database is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).

Joint Service Transcript
The Joint Services Transcript (JST) provides a description of military schooling and work history in civilian language. ... It serves as an aid in preparing resumes and explaining Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard and Navy work experience to civilian employers.

ACT Test Prep
Visit this page for ACT test preparation resources.
SAT Test Prep
Visit this page for SAT test preparation resources.
PearsonVue Testing for Servicemembers
Pearson VUE welcomes Service members, their dependents, military trainers and testing programs.
Tutor.com
Online tutoring and homework help for U.S. military and their families provided 24/7 at no cost by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.
Kahn Academy
Read and learn for free about the following article: Start tutoring with Khan Academy.
GRE Exam test prep
Our GRE Companion provides personal tutoring, with immediate feedback on every incorrect answer. It automatically adapts to your personal skill level and can even remind you via e-mail of what's best to study next!
GED Transcripts and Practice Test
GED Testing Service is a joint venture of the American Council on Education and Pearson. The GED® test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. Please note that this service costs $15.00
Online Academic Skills Course
With OASC (Online Academic Skills Course) and CPST (College Placement Skills Training), you will be on your way to military and college success.

Rent or Buy textbooks

Addall
AddALL is a free service that searches for the best deal in books anywhere on-line. It was built by book buyers for book buyers. AddALL is an independent and impartial web site, not owned by any bookstore. The search result is therefore totally objective.
Chegg
Search free scholarships, browse course reviews, get 24/7 study help and rent textbooks for a fraction of the cost of your bookstore - all in one big education-redefining student hub.