S O C M A R
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Marine Corps (SOCMAR)
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Marine Corps (SOCMAR) - SOCMAR is a consortium of colleges and universities established to assist Marines in earning a college degree despite geographic and institutional obstacles. Marines who attend SOCMAR schools complete a SOCMAR student agreement which allows for increased transfer credit flexibility, limited residency requirement, and recognition of military learning for academic credit.
Marines who complete a SOCMAR student agreement may continue to work toward their defined academic goal through their resident institution, independent study, or testing if they have a change in duty station or are stationed overseas.
SOCMAR has a cooperative relationship with the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Programs established for the Army and the Navy to assist Marines who are stationed at those bases.
SOCMAR programs are open to family members as well as Marines.
Over 12,510 Marines and their family members have completed SOCMAR student agreements and are working towards their degrees at SOCMAR institutions.
For more information on Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, go to the SOC web page