Leadership Scholar Program

The Lejeune-New River Education Centers afford an array of opportunities to those that are seeking to earn a college degree, start their own business, improve their academic skills or level of literacy, enroll in on-site and online college, career, technical or vocational schools, or receive college credit for career and military training. Other on-site services include, but are not limited to: military and civilian testing and proctoring, financial management advising, Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) counseling, and more!

Are you ready to advance in your career? Are you interested in obtaining a college degree or obtaining credits through examination? The mission of the Henderson Hall Education Center is to stimulate the lifelong learning process by effectively communicating the educational programs offered and to provide the requisite information, tools and support to the learning process.

Programs and services we offer:

• Advisement Sessions
• College & University Search Assistance
• Joint Services Transcript (JST) Assistance
• Tuition Assistance (TA) Program
• Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Assistance including Ch 33-9/11 GI Bill
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Assistance
• Military & Academic Testing Services
• United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) Assistance

The Voluntary Education Program provides personal and professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community. Services and resources are provided by qualified counselors and advisors in cooperation with education service providers through individual and group counseling, workshops and training opportunities to include testing for college credit and pre-admission. Service members can also receive recommended college credit for military training and experience, take tests to earn college credits, complete a trade apprenticeship, and enroll in post-secondary education programs that lead to associate’s, bachelor’s, graduate and post graduate degrees.

Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance Program is available at any duty station and participating can even help you earn bonus points toward promotion. While you’re on active duty, 100% of your tuition is covered at accredited institutions. If interested in postsecondary education, from vocational certification through graduate study, TA will fund up to 100% of institution charges for tuition, instructional fees, laboratory fees, computer fees and mandatory enrollment fees combined.¹  Combinations of the different educational levels will not exceed the fiscal cap. 

First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA. Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the Higher Education Preparation Course on Joint Knowledge Online.

TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune/Cherry Point for those east of the Mississippi and Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.

¹ Limits and exceptions apply. Please contact your local education officer for more details and assistance.

SkillBridge Employment Training Program

Marine Corps SkillBridge supports DoD initiatives that promote civilian job training available to transitioning military service members. The MARADMIN 350/18 and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1322.29 supports this voluntary program.  The Marine Corps SkillBridge initiative connexts Marines with available training, apprenticeships, and internship opportunities that offer a high pobability of employment for Marines who are separating; these services shall be provided at little or no cost to the Marine. With command approval, all Marines can participate in a SkillBridge program.

Education Services

Our mission is to help active duty members and their families successfully achieve their academic goals. We strive to ensure that you are well informed regarding all educational resources and benefits available to you! Services include processing of Tuition Assistance (TA) applications, providing college course prep material and online tutoring information, printing JST transcripts, providing access to career, university and degree selection tools, conducting academic counseling and testing referrals, providing Apprenticeship & Certification Program information and more!

The Education Center is the recommended first stop before pursuing any form of higher education. The facility offers education services, counseling and advising, test proctoring and remedial skills training in math, english and reading. Marines and Sailors on active duty may apply for military Tuition Assistance (TA) to pay for college tuition and fees.

The Education Center administers military classification testing (ASVAB, DLAB and DLPT) and online testing offered by Air Force Institute of Advance Distance Learning (AFIADL). The Education Center offers no-cost proctoring services for those completing distance learning, as well as more than 200 national certifications and state licensing examinations through its Pearson VUE testing center. Complete federal and state applications for financial aid with Education Center staff by appointment.

College 101 for Spouses 

An opportunity for active duty military spouses to learn more about the schools, programs, resources, and benefits available at the Education Center.

Call 760-830-6881 for more information and workshop dates.

No registration is required.

The Voluntary Education Program provides personal and professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community. If you are interested in pursuing higher education, we are here to help you.

Pre-registration is required for all tests. Please reach out to the Education Services Office to schedule and ensure all pre-testing requirements and eligibility are met. If contacting the Education Office by email about testing, please include the name of the test in the subject line.