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(858) 577-1801 • Bldg. 5305 • Mon-Fri: 0730 - 1630
Front Office • (858) 577-1801 • Fax (858) 577-1800
Testing Center • (858) 577-1894/1895 • Fax (858) 577-1800
– THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS –
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> FREE SAT/ACT PREP SOFTWARE eKnowledge Sponsorship Alliance Donates $32 Million of FREE SAT and ACT Test Prep Software to Military Families Worldwide.
In alliance with the Department of Defense and supported by patriotic NFL and MLB players, including Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis, and Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones, eKnowledge is donating $200 SAT and ACT PowerPrep Programs to military service members and their extended families.
About the SAT and ACT PowerPrepT Programs:
The SAT and ACT PowerPrepT software comes in a single DVD and includes more than 11 hours of Virtual Classroom instruction and 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material. Thousands of interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions, practice tests and graphic teaching illustrations are indexed for easy use.
How to Request the FREE Programs:
The Free SAT and ACT sponsorship covers 100% OF THE TOTAL RETAIL COST OF THE $200 program; there is a small fee of $13.84 (per standard program) for shipping.
To Receive a Free Program (excluding shipping):
1. Visit: www.eknowledge.com/USA
2. Enter Special Memorial Day Sponsorship Code (necessary to waive the $200 retail cost) : FMW132107
To place an order by telephone, please call: 951-256-4076.
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> HUB CLASSROOM RESERVATIONS The HUB at MCAS Miramar has several classrooms with Audio Visual equipment primarily used to conduct college courses. However, classrooms can also be used for command training and other classroom needs. To make use of these classrooms, a Reservation Request Form is required. That form can be downloaded from this page (under the black tab pulldowns labeled Classroom Availability & Reservations, far right - above). To to check on the availability of these classrooms, please contact the Education Center at 858-577-1801.
Users are required to check in and out with the Education Center and leave their I.D. card during use of the classroom as well as fill out a pre-inspection and post-inspection sheet. To reserve the Miramar Room, contact the S-4 at 858-577-4700. |
> FREE CLEP AND DSST EXAMS IN SEPTEMBER Our national Test Site will be offering free college level exams in September to active duty service members. Earn college credit for what you already know. There are 70 tests to choose from. Contact National University at (619) 563-7356 for information on what exams are offered and to schedule exams.
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> DO YOU NEED TUITION ASSISTANCE? Get your Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree Navy / Marine Corps gives $4500 per fiscal year to all active duty Marines
and sailors to use for education. To use Tuition Assistance you must attend the College 101/TA Brief, it is offered
every Wednesday and Friday in the Education Center at 1130. Are you using or going to use your Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill? Do you know all the details and the best way to use it? Come to the GI Bill brief, every Thursday at 1130 in the Education Center. All are welcome, bring your spouse, ask about transferability of benefits, ask lots of questions.
This brief is intended to answer questions and to help you fully understand the benefits you rate.
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> THE EDUCATION CENTER HAS SEVERAL ON BASE COURSES THAT BEGIN THIS MONTH (AUG) To check out the course that are offered from National University, Miramar Community College, Saint Leo Universityand Central Texas, click [ here ].
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> DO YOU KNOW A SUBJECT WELL ENOUGH TO TEST OUT OF IT AND RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT? We are happy to inform you that now hold DANTES Subject Standardized Testing (DSST). Attached please find our flyer for Dantes Testing Information. If you could please promote this base wide, it would be greatly appreciated! Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information. – Thank you! GySgt Soliz, J.G. • MCAS Miramar ESO • Education Center • 858-577-1801.
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>DO YOU NEED POST 9/11 G.I. BILL ASSISTANCE? Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Info Sessions are held at The HUB, Bldg. 5305, every Thursday at 1130. The session lasts about 45 minutes, with a brief Q&A session. For more information contact us via email at smbmiramarmccs.edu@usmc.mil. You may also visit the VA Web site by clicking [ here ].
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Testing
The national test center at MCAS Miramar offers the fastest and least expensive way to gain college credits. National University 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 contact National University at (619) 563-7355. Study guides are available at the Education Center or can be found at: https://intranet.miramar.nmci.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) 577-1894 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) 577-1894/95. 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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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 Corps Test Site. Army, Navy, and Air Force Service members should contact their service for testing locations.
2010 TESTING SCHEDULE DATES |
1ST QUARTER |
Click [ here ] for 1st Quarter schedule
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2ND QUARTER |
Click [ here ] for 2nd Quarter schedule |
3RD QUARTER |
Click [ here ] for 3rd Quarter schedule
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4TH QUARTER |
Click [ here ] for 4th Quarter schedule
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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) 577-1894/1895.
• Individuals in uniform must have their military ID.
• Individuals not in uniform must have two forms of picture ID.
While we can accept walk-ins on the morning of academic or military testing it is strongly encouraged to schedule test in advance. Testing regulations restrict group size to no more than 15 examinees for each test examiner. In order to schedule and meet the needs of groups exceeding 15 examinees it will be necessary to task additional staff to support the activity in compliance with testing regulations. There will be no late or overflow seating. Appointments can be made by phone or via email.
No examinee is guaranteed a testing spot unless he/she receives a confirmation letter from that day’s examiner. All E-5 or below are required to provide the name and email address for their Staff Non-Commission Officers (SNCO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) when requesting test. On the morning of each test date examinees will be seated in the following order:
Scheduled
Stand-by (not to exceed 3 individuals)
Walk-ins (in order of arrival)
Distant education students wishing to use MCAS Miramar Education Office as their test center are required to complete the proctor request form from the drop menu at the top of the Web site located under Military-Related Forms. Completed proctor request forms can be emailed or faxed.
For Testing FAQs, click [ here ].
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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 a Tuition Assistance Request Form (Word Document REVISED- 10/08)
• Click here for Tuition Assistance Eligibility Verification (NAVY ONLY)
• Click here for Tuition Assistance Policies (COAST GUARD ONLY)
• Click here for a Tuition Assistance Procedures
• Click here for a Tuition Assistance Brief
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Click on the TA Squirrel and ask the Education Center.
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