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    What is the purpose of the Voluntary Education Program (VEP)?

To improve the competence of active duty Marines and to assist their career progression, and generally strengthen the personnel base of the Marine Corps.

    What are the goals of the Voluntary Education Program?

A Bachelor’s Degree for all Officers

A High School Credential for all enlisted Marines.

 What are the provisions of the Voluntary Education Program?

To encourage and assist Marines in raising their education level by providing the following:

A staff to provide effective program need assessments, procurement, and management

 Facilities and necessary equipment

 Adequate funds

 Effective counseling for the Marines

 What is the purpose of the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)?

To encourage personnel to attend off-duty courses offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities

    What are the Active Duty Obligate Service requirements for the Tuition Assistance Program?

Must be an ACTIVE duty Marine, or a member of other military services attached to Marine Corps units

                        Will not interfere with entitlements earned under new G.I. Bill Program

Enlisted Marines must have enough obligated service left to finish the course

Officers must have at least 2 years left on their contract after completion of the course

   What is the maximum amount of tuition assistance and annual dollar amount maximums (per year) for the Tuition Assistance Program?

100% of actual college tuition charges or fees in lieu of tuition

(approved recently)

Lower Division Studies (Associate’s Degree)               $4,500

Upper Division Studies (Bachelor’s Degree)             $4,500

Graduate Level                                                             $4,500

  What is the purpose of the G.I. Bill?

To provide educational assistance to eligible veterans and active duty service members.

   What are the 3 types of G.I. Bills?

Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB-AD) Active Duty

Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB-SR) Selective Reserves

Post - 9/11 G.I. Bill    

1.      What are the eligibility requirements and benefits for the MGIB-AD?

Requirements:

Enrollment is automatic upon arrival at recruit training unless recruit chooses not to participate Monthly deductions of $100 for 12 months and are NON-REFUNDABLE All Marines entering active duty on or after Oct. 1, 2001 who do not plan to participate in the MGIB-AD must  file for disenrollment prior to the 3^rd week of recruit training

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent prior to completion of his/her first enlistment A minimum of 3 years active service upon separation Must receive Honorable Discharge and benefits must be used within 10 years after separation If a Marine chooses to use the program while on active duty, they are required to have 2 years of active duty completed.

Benefits:

$1,321.00 per month for full time students attending a nationally accredited educational institution

                        Continues for a maximum of 36 months to equal $47,556.00

If other that a full time basis

                        ¾ time study = $990.75

                        ½ time study = $660.50

                        ¼ time study = $330.25

1.      What are the eligibility requirements and benefits for the MGIB-SR?

Must have 6 years active duty for training participation (6x2)

This program is non-contributory for reservists

Full time students receive up to $329 per month

                        Continues for a maximum of 36 months to equal $11,844.00

If other than full time basis

                        ¾ time study = $246.00

                        ½ time study = $163.00

                        Any studies under ½ will receive $82.25

1.      What are the eligibility requirements and benefits for the Post-9/11 GIB?

Requirements:

This program is non-contributory Must have served a minimum of 90 days active duty after September 10, 2001 You must serve at least 30 days of continuous active duty service after September 10, 2001 and be discharged due to a service-connected disability, or served an aggregate of 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001 and: Be honorably discharged from Armed Forces or Be released from Armed Forces with service characterized as honorable and placed on the retired list, temporary disability retired list, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve or the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve or Be discharged or released from the Armed Forces for one of the following:

            Existed Prior to Service                      EPTS

            Hardship                                             HDSP             

            Condition Interfered With Duty        CIWD

            Continue to be on active Duty

Benefits:

Total combined benefit eligibility based on the period of post – 9/11 service:

100% - 36 or more total months (includes entry level or skill training time)

100% - 30 or more consecutive days with disability related discharge (includes entry level or skill                                   training time)

90%   - 30 total months (includes entry level or skill training time)     

80%   - 24 total months (cannot include entry level or skill training time) 

70%   - 18 total months (cannot include entry level or skill training time)

60%   - 12 total months (cannot include entry level or skill training time)

50%   - 6 total months (cannot include entry level or skill training time)

40%   - 90 or more aggregate days (cannot include entry level or skill training time)

Monthly house stipend – will be paid based on the monthly BAH payable for a military member with dependents in pay grade E-5 residing in the same ZIP code for the school where the individual is             enrolled

Individuals training at ½ time or less, and individuals taking 100% distance learning classes are not eligible for a housing stipendBooks and Supplies – you may receive a stipend of up to $1000 a year for books

    What are the benefits of the Service Members’ Opportunity Colleges?

Helps transfer of credits, evaluation of previous training, and admission and residency requirements

What is the purpose of the Marine Corps Institute (MCI)?

To provide non-resident specialized skill training courses and professional military education for Marines

Requirements: 

Active Duty Marine

Selected Marine Corps Reserves

Meet the prerequisites for the course they are enrolling in

Benefits:

Courses offered at no charge to the Marine

Increase military proficiency

Provides an alternative to marines not able to attend resident schools

Provides Marines with a means of staying current in their MOS

Allows Marines in the grades of Cpl and LCpl to earn points toward their composite score for promotion