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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
Vol Ed
229-639-5767
P&PD Director
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 Albany Continuing Education program provides a wide-variety of education-related services to the active duty community including the full range of Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Programs: Tuition Assistance, Voluntary Education, 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. We welcome the opportunity to assist any and every service member, dependent, and retiree of MCLB Albany. No appointment is needed to speak with a counselor. Contact the Education Services Officer at 229-639-5426.
College
Lifelong Learning provides a wide range of curriculum offerings that meet the needs of the base population. Educational opportunities are locally available for vocational/technical training, associate & bachelor degree programs, and advance degree programs utilizing new technology telecommunication distance learning methods as well as traditional classroom learning techniques. Local institutions include Albany Technical College, Albany State University (West and East campuses), Valdosta State University, and Troy State University. Lifelong Learning is an authorized DANTES Test Center providing credit-by-examination tests. Other services include resources on financial aid, computer-adaptive career/education software, and information for parents of school-aged family members.
Tuition Assistance (TA)
Tuition assistance programs make it possible for service members to afford educational opportunities. A strong voluntary education program aids in recruitment and retention, enhances the skills and value of our personnel while on active duty, and assists separating military members in their transition into civilian life.
Tuition Assistance funds are authorized for study toward a diploma, credentials, certificates, or degrees at an academic level higher than that currently held by the service member. The hierarchy of academic levels is defined as high school equivalency, Vocational Technical Diploma, Vocational Technical Certificate, Associates, Baccalaureate, Masters, First Professional, and Doctorate.
Tuition Assistance is authorized for off-duty studies offered by institutions whose accrediting bodies are recognized by the Department of Education (DoEd) and listed in the American Council on Education (ACE) AIPE Manual. TA is not authorized for noncredit courses, training programs, certification classes or exams, developmental courses, and continuing education units for Marines.
TA funds are authorized up to 100% of your TUITION AND MANDATORY COURSE FEES ONLY (i.e. lab fees, computer fees, etc.) Mandatory course enrollment fees are those refundable fees charged by the institution that are directly related to the enrollment in a specific course offered by the institution. It does not cover the cost of books, application fees, registration fees, or graduation fees.
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.