• San Diego City College
  • National University (AEX Participant)
  • Columbia College (AEX Participant)
  • Coastline Community College (AEX Participant)
  • Excelsior College (AEX Participant)
  • American Military University (AEX Participant)
  • Ashford University (AEX Participant)
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Argosy University
  • Chapman University
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San Diego City College On Base Class Schedule
6/22/2010-8/16/2010

National University
5/3/2010-5/29/2010

Columbia College
5/31/2010-7/24/2010

Education Brief
The Base Education staff provides regular briefs to base units/commands to inform and encourage our Marines to take advantage of the various educational programs available to them.

College 101
The Lifelong Learning education center staff provides individual and group College 101 briefing to first-time Tuition Assistance (TA) user.

MCRD Lifelong Learning Education Center San Diego, CA
4025 Tripoli Ave, Bldg 111 , San Diego, CA USA 92140 5001
Click here for a map of San Diego
(619) 524- 6865 / 1275 / 8158
(619) 524-0538

Hours of Operation:
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
0730-16300730-16300730-16300730-16300730-1630
The mission of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region Lifelong Learning Education Center is to provide personal and professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community. We offer a broad range of educational opportunities based on the needs of our Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guard personnel which includes: active duty personnel, veterans, reservists, family members, and eligible DoD civilian employees.

Here are some Success Stories relating to our new platforms...
What Our Marines Say

Aex made it easier for me to start school. After my visit to MCRD lifelong learning center, I went to the Aex website and found a school that offers online program, pays for my books, and also grants maximum credit for my military trainings. I went through the whole process in less than a day. Thanks MCRD-LLC and Kudos to Marine Corps for providing Aex.


I saw Aex flyer posted on the library bulletin board, I went through the site and found information about my next duty station (Okinawa, Japan), colleges onbase, and other great info. I plan to continue on with my education during my 3-yr tour in Japan.
Marine Corps Staff Sergeant
What Our Counselors Say

A month ago, Marine SSgt visited our office inquiring about online business degree program. I browse the Aex website and within 15 minutes we were able to find the school that meets his specific needs. He was amazed on how fast I got the information. I discussed the TA policy and advised him to contact the school. After two days he came back with his TA, signed-up for a class with the school.


What Others Have To Say

Marine's wife called Education Center and requested info about graduate school and financial aid programs available to military and their family members. She was excited when I mentioned to her that Aex (academic explorer) can provide a lot of this information. I gave her the Aex website and discuss other benefits over the phone and via e-mail.
Lincoln

James Brooks
Education Services Officer

Education Services Officer for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region. He retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, and has worked in Civil Service for the past eight years at MCRD. He has a MPA Degree from National University, BS Degree from SIU at Carbondale, and Master Training Specialist from the Navy.

Annie Villalon
Education Services Specialist

Ms. Villalon has more than 8 years of experience in both Navy and Marine Corps Voluntary Education. She handles education counseling, College 101, Unit/Command education brief, tuition assistance, Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE), and proctors distance learning exams. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Certificate in Environmental Technology, and Master of Human Relations(University of Oklahoma).

Allison Santiago
Education Technician