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EDUCATION SERVICES: M&FS Bldg 411 Room 127
(253-3855
Office Hours:
Mon~Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
The Lifelong Learning and Education Services Center (Education Office) provides MCAS personnel with traditional and non-traditional off-duty education programs. University of Maryland, Central Texas College, and the University of Phoenix branches are housed here to help our Service Members and family members reach their educational goals.
The College 101 and Tuition Assistance brief is conducted every Friday morning at 9 a.m. and is required for all service members before using Tuition Assistance their first time. No registration is necessary, just arrive at the Education Office around 8:50 to sign in. Civilians and spouses are also invited to attend, but do not receive government financing towards their college.
Lifelong Learning Services include: Adult Education counseling, Financial Aid counseling, DANTES testing (including but not limited to ASE, ACE, Praxis, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, DLPT, DLAB), Tuition assistance, USMAP (Apprenticeship program), SMART Transcripts, DISCOVER access, Military Academic Skills Program (MASP - formerly BSEP, Certificate Programs, and other various resources to help guide you on your educational journey.
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Useful Links |
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Provides education, finance and career resources for all branches of the military plus a whole lot more. |
www.military.com |
Download and complete the form on the computer or using a pen, then bring the form to the
Education Office for your Authorization. |
Tuition Assistance Application |
Enroll on line or visit the Education Office for information on obtaining your Journeyman's
License. |
USMAP |
Visit the Education Office for access to this wonderful website. Complete interest
inventories, search for jobs, look for various occupations, build a resume and more. |
DISCOVER |
Visit the Marine Corp's Academic Explorer for wonderful education information. |
Academic Explorer |
Sign up for an account online for access to CLEP, ASVAB, SAT, ACT practice tests and more. |
NKO |
Visit the UMUC website to find a degree you may be interested in. The school offers degree
programs at the Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's level. UMUC provides traditional(face to
face) classes as well as distance learning opportunities (on-line, computer aided-telecourses,
and more) UMUC also provides CLEP and DSST tests for those wishing to test-out of certain
classes. |
University of Maryland |
Search Central Texas College for information on Associate's Degree programs available.Central
Texas offers traditional and distance learning opportunities. |
Central Texas College |
University of Phoenix offers a traditional ace MBA program here in MCAS Iwakuni, among others
via distance learning. |
University of Phoenix |
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The
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's education programs help eligible Navy
and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing a
source of education financing. |
www.nmcrs.org |
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Spouse Tuition Aid Program is open only to spouses residing with the
active duty service member stationed at overseas locations. |
www.nmcrs.org |
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The
Department of Veteran Affairs lists resources on health care, education,
and other benefits for Services Members. |
www.gibill.va.gov |
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Get help
from the National Military Family Association. |
www.nmfa.org |
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Troops to
Teachers: DANTES
assists eligible members of the armed forces to become highly
qualified teachers and helps these individuals find employment in
high-need schools. |
www.ed.gov |
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Policy
guidelines for voluntary education programs in the Department of Defense.
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www.voled.doded.mil |
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8:00 AM |
ASVAB Testing
Runs from Wednesday, Feb 10 2010 8:00 AM to Wednesday, Feb 10 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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7:45 AM |
DLPT Testing
Runs from Wednesday, Feb 17 2010 7:45 AM to Wednesday, Feb 17 2010 12:00 PM
DLPT testing is offered twice monthly!The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will be held in the Education Services Office Bldg. 411, Rm. 127 and consists of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and seating is limited. Examinees must register in advance. Call 253-3855 for information.
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8:30 AM |
DLAB Testing
Runs from Thursday, Feb 18 2010 8:30 AM to Thursday, Feb 18 2010 10:30 AM
Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)DLAB is a test the military services use to measure a servicemember's aptitude to learn a foreign language. This test DOES NOT attempt to gauge a person's fluency in a given language, but rather to determine their ability to learn a language. It is used as a classifier in determining eligibility for formal language training. Unit approval is needed. Call 253-3855 for more information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Wednesday, Feb 24 2010 8:00 AM to Wednesday, Feb 24 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Thursday, Mar 4 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Mar 4 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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Military ACT Testing
The American College Testing (ACT) examination.The ACT is used by many colleges and universities as an admissions requirement and also as a qualifier for certain military programs. It is for active duty personnel who have less than a year remaining on active duty or have a military program requirement for testing. Eligible service members can take at no cost either the ACT or SAT. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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DLAB /DLPT Testing
Runs from Thursday, Mar 11 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Mar 11 2010 12:00 PM
Defense Language Aptitude Battery /Defense Language Proficiency TestThe Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will consists of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and seating is limited. Examinees must register in advance.
The DLAB is a test the military services use to measure a service members aptitude to learn a foreign language. This test DOES NOT attempt to gauge a person's fluency in a given language, but rather to determine their ability to learn a language. It is used as a classifier in determining eligibility for formal language training. Unit approval is needed.
Call 253-3855 for more information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Thursday, Mar 18 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Mar 18 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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DLAB /DLPT Testing
Runs from Thursday, Mar 25 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Mar 25 2010 12:00 PM
Defense Language Aptitude Battery /Defense Language Proficiency TestThe Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will consists of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and seating is limited. Examinees must register in advance.
The DLAB is a test the military services use to measure a service members aptitude to learn a foreign language. This test DOES NOT attempt to gauge a person's fluency in a given language, but rather to determine their ability to learn a language. It is used as a classifier in determining eligibility for formal language training. Unit approval is needed.
Call 253-3855 for more information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Wednesday, Mar 31 2010 8:00 AM to Wednesday, Mar 31 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Thursday, Apr 1 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 1 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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DLAB /DLPT Testing
Runs from Thursday, Apr 8 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 8 2010 12:00 PM
Defense Language Aptitude Battery /Defense Language Proficiency TestThe Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will consists of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and seating is limited. Examinees must register in advance.
The DLAB is a test the military services use to measure a service members aptitude to learn a foreign language. This test DOES NOT attempt to gauge a person's fluency in a given language, but rather to determine their ability to learn a language. It is used as a classifier in determining eligibility for formal language training. Unit approval is needed.
Call 253-3855 for more information.
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ASVAB Testing
Runs from Thursday, Apr 15 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 15 2010 12:00 PM
ASVAB Testing is offered monthly.Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing is offered twice a month and is ONLY for active duty personnel who are trying to improve their current ASVAB scores for a specific military reason, i.e., reenlistment, application for an officer program, lateral move, etc. Unit approval is required for testing. Testing is held in the Education Services Office, Bldg. 411, Rm. 127. Call 253-3855 for information.
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DLAB /DLPT Testing
Runs from Thursday, Apr 22 2010 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 22 2010 12:00 PM
Defense Language Aptitude Battery /Defense Language Proficiency TestThe Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT version 5 - online) will be given today to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. Testing will consists of two sessions, up to 3 hours each - Listening and Reading. The DLPT is offered twice each month and seating is limited. Examinees must register in advance.
The DLAB is a test the military services use to measure a service members aptitude to learn a foreign language. This test DOES NOT attempt to gauge a person's fluency in a given language, but rather to determine their ability to learn a language. It is used as a classifier in determining eligibility for formal language training. Unit approval is needed.
Call 253-3855 for more information.
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