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Marine Corps
LifeLong Learning Voluntary Education
814 Radford Boulevard
Suite 20311
Building 7122 LifeLong Learning Center
Albany, GA 31704
229-639-5426
312-567-5426
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
If you’ve ever considered taking your education a step further, you should look to your installation for more information and assistance. They can help you decide if receiving an advanced degree is right for you, tell you which local colleges and classes are offered and find out if you’re eligible for tuition assistance. The Voluntary Education Center, or Installation Education Center, is available to help you put together a plan to advance your education.
Military spouses can also choose to engage with an education and career coach through the DoD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO. These coaches can assist them in exploring multiple tools, resources and information to reach their educational goals. To contact a career coach call 800-342-9647 or visit https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil.
Located in Building 7122, the MCCS Continuing Education program provides a wide-variety of education-related services to the MCLB Albany community including the full range of Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Programs: Tuition Assistance, Voluntary Education, the Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), Military Academic Skills Program (MASP), and the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). Information, counseling, advice, and referral services are available FREE to all active-duty service members, family members, retirees, and their eligible dependents. Contact the Education Services Officer at 229-639-5426/5767.
College
Learning opportunities are offered by local institutions such as Albany Technical College, Albany State University (West and East campuses), Valdosta State University, Troy State University, as well as through countless distance learning options. Lifelong Learning is an authorized DANTES Test Center providing credit-by-examination tests such as CLEP, DSST, and ECE. Other services include resources on financial aid, computer-adaptive career/education software, and information for parents of school-aged family members.
Tuition Assistance
The state of Georgia has developed a tuition assistance program for college education from their state lottery income. Active duty military and dependents may be eligible for the HOPE grant. For the most current eligibility information and enrollment procedures visit https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/ and for further assistance: https://www.gafutures.org/contact-us/
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