Staff Noncommissioned Officer Degree Completion Program (SNCODCP)

    The SNCODCP provides selected Marine staff noncommissioned officers with the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree program in designated academic disciplines which directly relate to Marine Corps billet requirements by attending a civilian college or university as a full time student.  Upon completion of degree requirements, the participant will be assigned a primary or additional military occupational specialty (MOS) commensurate with the participant's area of study.  Staff Sergeants (including Staff Sergeant selectees) through Master Sergeants who have sufficient college credits to permit them to obtain a baccalaureate degree within a maximum period of 18 months may apply.  First Sergeants are not eligible to apply.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application information refer to MCO 1560.21.

Marine Corps Apprenticeship Program

    Apprenticeship is a system which gives young workers entering an occupational specialty thorough instruction and experience, under the strict supervision of skilled journeymen.  It provides all the practical and theoretical aspects of the work required in a skilled occupation, craft, or trade.  The Marine Corps Apprenticeship program is designed to enable Marines in those MOS's designated as apprenticeable, to document skills acquired while on active duty which lead to journeyman status, and to earn a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Labor.  This certificate is recognized by civilian industry and organized labor as evidenced of advanced occupational competence.  Most apprenticeships require one to five  years to complete, depending upon the complexity of the occupational skills involved.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application refer to MCO 1550.22.
 

College Credit for Military Experience

    The American Council on Education (ACE), through its Office of Educational Credit and Credentials, evaluates formal military training for civilian post secondary credit.  Credit recommendations are made to assist educational institutions and awarding appropriate credit for extra-institutional learning while maintaining academic standards.  Credit recommendations are published biannually in the publication commonly referred to as the "ACE Guide".  The ACE Guide describes more than 100,000 military courses offered by the Department of Defense and all branches of the armed services.  Credit recommendations are given in all vocational certificates category, lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, upper division baccalaureate category, or graduate degree category as appropriate.  Every college assesses credit recommendations and awards credit in light of its own credit program requirements.  There is no guarantee that credit will be awarded as recommended.  For additional information contact the education office.

If you have FormFlow, below you will find DD Form 295, Verification of Military Experience.  Just fill out the forms and take them to your college/university for credit assessment.  You will have to use your "Save Link As" option to download the files.
 

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

    VEAP is a contributory educational entitlement program established primarily to provide assistance to eligible individuals for funding their post service educational development at approved institutions of learning.  Benefits may be used in-service.  As of 31 March 1987, the VEAP was suspended and no new applicants/enrollments were accepted after that date.  The law says that service members who wish to use VEAP for their education must have initially enrolled in VEAP before the 31 March 87 deadline.  For more information concerning how to apply for the benefits of VEAP, refer to MCO 1560.28 and/or contact the Veterans Administration.

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program

    The Tuition Assistance Program is designed to encourage personnel to attend off-duty courses offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities.  Under the provisions of the Tuition Assistance Program, active duty-Marines and personnel of other military services attached to Marine Corps units may be authorized to enroll in classes presented by regionally accredited civilian institutions on campus, at resident centers, or on military installations.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application information refer to the Tuition Assistance Program Policy and current Marine Corps bulletins in the 1560 series.

Marine Corps Satellite Education Network (MCSEN)

    The Marine Corps Satellite Education Network was designed to increase educational opportunities for Marines.  The Marine Corps now offer academic degree programs via the MCSEN that enable more efficient degree completion, more efficient use of tuition assistance, and offer degree programs that may not be locally accessible to Marines from their duty station.  For more information on the MCSEN read ALMAR 090/98.

Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)

    MASP is an on-duty education program with the overall objectives of improving the competency of active duty enlisted personnel in the academic skills of reading, mathematics and communications/writing.  A Marine that successfully completes MASP will return to his/her MOS more confident and better prepared to perform the Marine Corps mission.  Additionally, Marines will be better prepared to retake the armed forces classification test and to begin exploring other alternatives including higher education.  for more information see MARADMIN 057/98.
 

Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 1984, (Montgomery G. I. Bill)

    The Veterans Education Assistance Act of 1984, commonly referred to as the Montgomery G. I. Bill, is a contributory program of educational benefits established to assist service members to further their educational development.  (Reserve Marines are not required to make monetary contributions.  They are, however, required to agree to a six year drilling obligation in the SMCR.)  Marines are automatically enrolled in the program if they meet the eligibility criteria unless they elect in writing not to participate.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application information, refer to OPNAVINST 1780.2 for regular Marines and MCO 1560R.30 for reserve Marines.

Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) Program

    The BOOST program provides an educational enhancement opportunity for all Marine enlisted personnel from educationally deprived or culturally differentiated backgrounds, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.  The program is designed to help Marines improved their chances for qualifying for a commissioning program.  These programs include the U.S. Naval Academy, Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program and the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.  The BOOST is a demanding 12-month academic level instruction.  This program is open to all active duty Marines meeting the eligibility and academic requirements specified in MCO 1560.24.  Marines already possessing the qualifications for acceptance in one of the officer programs listed in the paragraph are not eligible for BOOST.
 

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