   
Whether you're finishing up or just getting started, the Education Center has innumerable ways for you to reach your educational goals. The Education Center includes classrooms in which local colleges teach a wide range of courses. The Center currently offers programs at the certificate, associates, bachelors and masters levels. They also proctor exams such as Military Classification Tests, the CLEP, SAT and ACT. The staff is highly in tune with the demands of military life and has developed several programs that enable military personnel to advance educationally in spite of obstacles. The programs include courses via the internet, SMART transcripts and the Military Apprenticeship Program. In addition to all of these programs and courses, the Education Center has knowledgeable and helpful staff on hand to answer questions and provide valuable information concerning your educational interests. So, whether you want to earn a degree or simply gain a new skill, the Education Center offers flexible and effective ways to further your goals and maximize your time.
The Education Center is located at the Hub with the Library and the Career Resource Center and provides services to active duty, retired and military family members. For more information contact us at the number below, or via email. If the answer machine picks-up, please leave a brief message including your name and a phone number so we can return your call. Calls will be returned in the order received.
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(858) 577-1801 • Bldg. 5305 • Mon-Thu (6:30am-4pm) / Fri (6:30am-1pm)
Commercial Phone • (858) 577-1801 / Fax (858) 577-1800
DSN Phone • 267-1801 / Fax 267-1800
Points of Contact
GySgt Scott Cavanagh • Education Service Officer (ESO)/Test Control Officer
Mr. Charles Banks • Assistant ESO/Examiner
Mr. Warren Schmitt • Education Services Specialist/Test Proctor
Mr. Alvin Abraham • Education Services Specialist/Test Proctor
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Academic Testing
The national test center at MCAS Miramar offers the fastest and least expensive way to gain college credits. The San Diego Community College District provides free CLEP & DANTES examinations to active duty military. This service is located in the Education Center and although reservations are not required, they are encouraged. Please call Mr. Drew Kroft (858) 586-1577. Study guides are available at the Education Center or can be found at:: http://intranet.miramar.usmc.mil/edoffice. Just log onto the site from your work (.mil) computer.
Or Non-service members can pay for study guides by logging onto http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html.
The Education Center also offers the GED practice exam, ASE certification tests and many additional testing services. Call (858) 577-1801/1895 for test times.
Test proctoring services for distant education are offered to active duty, retired service members and their families. Appointments are necessary and can be made either in person or by calling (858) 577-1801. No test will be administered after 1400 Monday thru Thursday or after 1100 on Friday without appointment. Please remember the name of the person that is your test proctor and the type of test you are taking. (i.e. paper test or computer test)
Students are strongly encourage to:
- Be on time and keep appointments.
- Avoid waiting until the last minute to take exams.
- Check before test time to ensure that exams or passwords have arrived.
- Notify the Education Office if you can’t make your scheduled appointment*.
*Habitually late or no show students will be scheduled at the convenience of the test proctors.
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1American College Test (ACT) (1) |
42nd Thurs or 4th Tues, 0730 |
1College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (2) |
4Appointment or walk-in |
1 DANTES Standard Subject Tests (DSST) (2) |
4Appointment or walk-in |
1Excelsior College Exams (ECE) (1) |
4Appointment only |
1 Proctoring for College Exams |
4Appointment only |
1Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (1) |
42nd Tue. or 4th Thu., 0730 |
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For college and distance education exams individuals are responsible for contacting the Education Center. Exams not taken within 30 days of receipt will be returned.
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Military Classification and Language Testing
Marines may take these Military Classification Exams only at a Marine Test Site. Army, Navy, and Air Force Service members should contact their service for testing locations.
1Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) Formerly - ASVAB |
41st Tue., or 3rd Thu., 4440730 |
1Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) |
41st Thu., 0730 or
43rd Tue. |
1Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) |
41st Thu., 0730 or
43rd Tue. |
1General Classification Test (GCT) |
4By appointment only |
| 1Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) – followed by MASP |
4Wednesday, 0730 |
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Testing Footnotes
(1) Service Members only may test.
(2) Active duty and active reservists only may test for free*.
(*Civilians and family member can test at a cost when applicable.)
General rules and information for testing
• Units having special group testing needs should contact the Education Office at
(858) 577-1801.
• Individuals in uniform must have their military ID.
• Individuals not in uniform must have two forms of picture ID.
Individuals will be seated on a first-come basis. There will be no late seating.
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Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
The Education Center can only provide TA for Marines and Sailors. First time TA users, regardless of rank, must attend College 101 prior to being authorized TA. College 101 is offered every Wednesday and Friday 1130-1230 at the Education Center. Unit briefs given in the work space are available, schedule permitting, for groups of ten or larger
(no exceptions).
• Click here for Tuition Assistance Eligibility Verification (NAVY ONLY)
• Click here for a Tuition Assistance Request Form (Word Document REVISED- 09/07)
• Click here for a Tuition Assistance Procedures
• Click here for Tuition Assistance Policies (COAST GUARD ONLY)
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I have a different question...
Click on the TA Squirrel and ask the Education Center.
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Colleges Located on
MCAS Miramar:
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Central Texas College
(858) 653-5873* |
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National University
(619) 563-7355* |
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Miramar College
(858) 536-4329* |
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*Remember the college can’t return your call if you don’t leave a message with your name and a number where you can be reached.
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Visiting College Hours
at MCAS Miramar
School |
Day(s) |
Time(s) |
TAmerican Military
TUniversity |
T1st & 3rd Tuesday |
T1100 – 1430 |
TChapman |
T2nd & 4th Thursday |
T1030 – 1330 |
TCoastline |
T1st & 3rd Thursday |
T1000 – 1200 |
TColumbia College |
T2nd & 4th Thursday |
T1000 – 1400 |
TEmbry-Riddle |
T2nd & 4th Tuesday |
T1100 – 1300 |
TSaint Leo |
TWednesday |
T1100 – 1400 |
TThomas Edison |
T1st & 3 Thursday |
• 0900 – 1300 |
TUniversity of Phoenix |
TTuesday |
T1200 – 1400 |
TUniversity of Redlands |
T1st & 3rd Monday |
T1000 – 1400 |
TWebster University |
TWednesday |
T1000 – 1400 |
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Miramar’s Education Center does not exercise editorial control over the information contained on these sites.
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