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MCRD Parris Island

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College/Technical Training

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  • Marine Corps

    Voluntary Education Program

    355 Chosin Reservoir Road

    Building 923 Room 42

    Parris Island, SC 29905

    COMM phone number for MCRD Parris Island Voluntary Education Program

    843-228-2132

    COMM phone number for MCRD Parris Island Voluntary Education Program

    843-228-2086

    COMM phone number for MCRD Parris Island Voluntary Education Program

    843-228-3889

    DSN phone number for MCRD Parris Island Voluntary Education Program

    312-335-2132

    Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday Closed
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+355+Chosin+Reservoir+Road,+Building+923+Room+42,+Parris+Island+SC+29905

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College/Technical Training Overview

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.

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Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina's Voluntary Education program provides voluntary education and library programs that can help prepare Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, DOD Civilians, Reservists, and Military Family Members for success in their professional lives, both while in the Corps, and later in civilian life. An excellent working relationship has been established between several educational institutions and lifelong Learning. This relationship has increased quality services to all personnel.

The Voluntary Education Program provides assistance with the following:

  • Education counseling and advisement
  • On-site and reimbursable testing
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Assistance in utilizing financial aid including GI Bills
  • Academic skills courses
  • Unit and PME briefs
  • Joint Services Transcripts 
  • And more

For a list of colleges and universities available aboard MCRD Parris Island, please visit Education (southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org).

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