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Lifelong Learning Center

Education Center
Education Center:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone (760) 830-6881
Copper Mountain College
Office Phone Number: 760-830-6133
*Does not imply USMC endorsement
DeVry University
Office Phone Number: 818-932-3035 or 818-932-3059
*Does not imply USMC endorsement
National University
Office Phone Number: 619-563-7345
*Does not imply USMC endorsement

Research schools!

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).

Regional Accrediting Organizations Regional accrediting commissions are among the oldest accrediting organizations in the country. The United States is divided into six accreditation regions: New England, Middle States, North Central, Southern, Western and Northwest. Seven accrediting commissions operate in these regions. All regional accrediting commissions review entire institutions, as opposed to programs or schools within institutions.

Regional Accreditations

JKO and JST

Joint Knowledge Online website
JKO provides continuous, career-long development of joint knowledge and joint readiness for individuals, staffs, Combatant Commands, Combat Support Agencies, and the Services.
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.

Testing and tutoring information

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
Official GRE test preparation materials.
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 Acedemic 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.

Tuition Assistance

To enable your Tuition Assistance for Marine Corps TA, please contact the Education Center to schedule your TA Brief (760.830.6881). Complete the "Higher Education Preparation" course in JKO linked below and turn in the JKO certificate at the Education Center.

JKO
Complete the "Higher Education Preparation" course, then print out certificated associated with the course. Present the certificate to the Education Center staff, or while attending the College 101 course
Web TA Login
NAVY TA

Web TA Guide (PDF) Guide for how to submit Tuition Assistance.

GI Bill information

VA Official GI Bill website
The GI Bill provides educational assistance to servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
The GI Bill comparison tool provides key information about college affordability and value so beneficiaries can choose the best education program for their needs.

The Education Center provides a GI Bill brief every Wednesday at building 1530 at 1300.

Federal Aid and scholarship information

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!

L-Fund Education Assistance Program

CLEP and DSST information

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

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.

Marine Corps COOL

COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps Marine Corps Service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their jobs. Use COOL to get background information on credentialing and find detailed information on:

Credentials related to a Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
Credential requirements and potential gaps between Marine Corps training and civilian workforce credentialing requirements
Resources available to fill gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements
How to get a COOL funded voucher to pay for credential exam and maintenance fees

Spend a little time getting acquainted with COOL and credentialing using the Main Menu at the top of the page, and then dive into your occupation-specific information using the Go to: or Navigator options at the top-right of every page.

Welcome to Marine Corps Credentialing ... - Navy COOLwww.cool.navy.mil › usmc

29 Palms Personal and Professional Development LibGuide 2021: Education Center

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