- Park University (AEX Participant)
- University of Phoenix Online (AEX Participant)
- Technical College of the Lowcountry
- University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Webster University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AEX Participant)
Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)
5/4/2009-5/22/2009
Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)
7/13/2009-7/31/2009
Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)
9/9/2009-9/29/2009
Career and Education Fair-----------April 28, 2009
This event will be held at the All Weather Training Facility from 1100-1400. Vendors for many employers and educational institutions will be in attendance to assist in career and education opportunities for active duty, military family members, retirees, and civilian employees.
Welcome Aboard------------May 5, 2009
Held at the All Weather Training Facility, the quarterly Welcome Aboard at MCRD offers an opportunity to learn about all programs available to active duty and their family members. Programs on base as well as those from around Beaufort will be highlighted. Lunch will be provided.
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MCRD Parris Island, SC
DCAC Bldg 923, Room 29 PO Box 5160, Parris Island, SC USA 29905
Click here for a map of Parris Island
843-228-2152
843-228-2161
Hours of Operation:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | | 0730-1630 | 0730-1630 | 0730-1630 | 0730-1630 | 0730-1630 |
The MCRD Lifelong Learning Center provides professional voluntary education services for all military personnel and their family members. Our goal is to assist all clients in a friendly, courteous, professional manner, with a positive attitude and a sincere willingness to help.
The U.S. Marine Corps Voluntary Education Program provides active-duty service members the opportunity to reach their educational goals. Service members can enroll in post-secondary education programs that lead to associate’s, bachelor’s, and graduate degrees. They can complete their high school education or earn their equivalency diploma (GED), improve basic academic skills, and enroll in vocational and technical schools. Active duty can also potentially receive college credit for military experience based on the American Council on Education (ACE) evaluation of military training.
Other programs for active duty include testing to earn recommended college credits and military classification testing, the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), and DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support) certification and distance learning programs.
Lifelong Learning Centers are staffed by trained counselors and technicians. Staff members provide academic counseling for active duty and adult family members, authorized civilians (Civil Service and Contracted base employees), and retirees on all programs available to them.
Here are some Success Stories relating to our new platforms...
What Our Marines Say
I want to design video games and I found a school that has it-
This is awesome!
B.P. Wasilla, Alaska
I needed an online school that offered flexible schedules and accelerated classes. AeX helped me find one that was military friendly as well. My tuition assistance goes a lot further with this school!
What Our Counselors Say
Using Aex cut down my college search time significantly. I found just what
I was looking for!
Karen Bird
The best things about MCSFEX and MCAEX is being able to search for
scholarships and schools, getting web screens that are easy to find
information on, not having to wade through confusing sites that are all
different, and not getting a ton of pop-ups and emails.
David Ellard, Education Services Officer
AeX makes searching for degree programs so much easier. It saves so much time and effort by cutting out all of the advertisements and need for sharing personal information. I recommend it to all of my students!
Andrea Hodges, Site Coordinator
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David Ellard
Education Services Officer
M.A. Education
Mr. Ellard is a graduate of the Marine Corps Degree Completion Program through University of Maryland. As a retired Master Sergeant, Mr. Ellard completed his Master's Degree while still on active duty. As the Education Services Officer, Mr. Ellard oversees the education offices at both MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island, as well as both libraries. He provides counseling to Marines and Sailors on the programs available to them at both bases.
Andrea Hodges
Site Coordinator
Master of Science
Ms. Hodges has over ten years of experience serving the educational needs of the Marine Corps and Navy. Ms. Hodges divides her time between MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island, supervising the programs offered at both education offices. She also provides counseling to Marines and Sailors on the education programs available to them.
Karen Bird
Education Services Specialist
Bachelor of Arts
Ms. Bird is a graduate of Anthem College. As the MCRD Parris Island testing administrator and Education Services Specialist, Ms. Bird offers free proctoring services to students taking online classes as well as provides counseling to Sailors and Marines regarding the education programs available to them at MCRD Parris Island.
Karla Hernandez
Education Technician
Bachelor of Arts
Ms. Hernandez is a graduate of Park University. As a former college counselor she oversees all aspects of the tuition assistance program at MCRD Parris Island. Ms. Hernandez also provides counseling services to Marines and Sailors seeking to further their education while stationed at MCRD.
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