http://marines.com/page/usmc.jsp?flashRedirect=true
The Marines website will give you information concerning the Marines educational programs. Select the sitemap, under the Educational link you will find information such as the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship, the Montgomery GI Bill, financial assistance through Tuition Assistance Programs, and the Marine Corps College Fund.
More specific information can be obtained by contacting a recruiter, on-base education office, or going to the .mil link for the Marines:
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/homepage?readform
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) offers financial assistance to service members who elect to pursue Off-Duty or Voluntary Education.
Payment
The Marine Corps maximum amount paid for tuition assistance: 100% Tuition and Fees
Not to exceed:
- $250 @ Semester Credit Hour, or
- $166 @ Quarter Credit Hour, and
- $4500 @ Fiscal Year
Application Process
- First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA.
- Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the course by clicking on the TA Orientation link below. All others: Please proceed to your local base Lifelong Learning or Education Office.
- Marines must apply for and receive written authorization for TA through the appropriate education office, PRIOR to enrollment. Use form NETPDTC 1560.
- TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune for that east of the Mississippi and Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.
Tip
- Be sure to take advantage of the services provided by your Career Development Advisor or Education Services Officer. They can help you make the most of your education benefits.
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