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The Education Centers on both Camp Lejeune (Bldg 825) and New River (Bldg AS-212) have free wireless internet access.
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Due to a need for additional Motorcycle Safety Classes, a portion of the parking lot at the John A. Lejeune Education Center will be required for this purpose in the next several weeks. During that time, there will be a reduced number of parking spaces available at the Center. Please plan accordingly and use caution as you park your vehicle in the area. |
The Education Technicians at Lifelong Learning can assist personnel in starting or completing their journey towards their college degree. Questions about our core services should be directed to the education center staff.
Core Services:
- Military Tuition Assistance (for personnel on station as well as deployed personnel.
- Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)
- SMART Transcripts and corrections
- Information on SOC Programs
- Apprenticeship Program
- Military and Civilian Testing
We look forward to assisting our customers with these and any other educational needs.
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ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! |
Enlisted Marines are not permitted to retest in the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) at any MEPS stations In accordance with MCO 1230.5A "Classification Testing" page-8 Para-e. "Marine Corps personnel are not authorized to be retested at a MEPS or at test facilities established by other components of the Armed Forces without the approval of the CMC (MPP-50). Retesting at a Marine Corps test facility will ensure that all test results are received and processed in a timely manner." Marine must retest at their local Base Education centers. Point of contact for Camp Lejeune and New River station is Paul Parker at (910) 451-3092. |
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Fall 2009 Registration
“Now through August 21, 2009”
Bachelor of Science degrees
Aviation Management, Electronic Systems Technologies and Health Care Management
For info call 451-5575/449-6250
The new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill will become effective 1 Aug 2009. The VA will allow eligible personnel to select the new Chapter 33 benefit beginning 1 May 2009. Although this is a GREAT benefit for many, it is NOT in everyone’s best interest. I strongly encourage anyone thinking about transferring your Chapter 30 (the current VA educational benefit that you paid $1200.00 into) to the new Chapter 33, to talk to a school VA education counselor or someone at the education center prior to making the selection. Once you select Chapter 33, there is “NO RETURN” to your old benefit. If you have ever used any of your Chapter 30 benefit, this is especially important. Before you make a decision to switch to Chapter 33, there is critical information you NEED:
1. What school will you attend and what is the cost of tuition and fees?
2. What state will you attend school in?
3. How much of your Chapter 30 benefit have you used?
4. How much time do you have on Active duty since September 10, 2001?
5. What type of program will you be attending?
6. Will you need to take certification exams?
7. Do you intend to transfer the entitlement to a family member?
All of this information is required to determine if switching to Chapter 33 is in your best interest. Please do not make this decision without filling out a worksheet to determine what is best for you. Again, once you select Chapter 33, that is all you will ever have. If you have questions, please let us help you find the answers. If we cannot answer you, we know who to call.
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