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madman1042002
10-24-11, 08:59 PM
The Marine Corps has made it official, as of October 1, 2011, the Corps only covers tuition charges up to $175 a credit ($525 for a typical 3 credit class). In addition, TA can only be used for up...

Lisa 23
10-24-11, 09:33 PM
Marine Corps Cuts Tuition Assistance by 80%

by Jennifer Hoops
October 19, 2011

In an effort by the government to cut costs, the Marine Corps announced an 80 percent reduction in tuition assistance on Tuesday. The Marines were the first military branch to announce cuts, but further cuts are anticipated as the Department of Defense looks to trim its budget.
The change lowers maximum tuition assistance from $4,500 to $875 per year, or five semester hours reimbursed at $175 each. The Marine Corps reports that amount is equal to the average class load taken by most Marine students in a year.

Impact of changes on Marines unclear
Although these changes to the military's tuition assistance program were anticipated, it's still unclear how many students will be affected and to what extent, Stephanie Styll, a spokeswoman for University of Maryland University College Asia at Yokota Air Base in mainland Japan, told Stars and Stripes (http://www.stripes.com/news/marine-corps/tuition-assistance-slashed-by-75-percent-for-marines-1.158049) newspaper. Some analysts believe other aid such as Pell Grants and GI Bill benefits can help make up the difference for many Marines.

In addition to the cuts, new eligibility rules are being adopted by the Marine Corps, and include requiring Marines receiving tuition assistance to have at least one year of service. Despite the cuts in tuition assistance, the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill remain unaffected.

http://www.gibill.com/news/marine-corps-cuts-tuition-assistance-392.html

Sgt Leprechaun
10-24-11, 10:47 PM
And there is the answer. Also, quite frankly, if you are joining the Marine Corps 'for the college money', you are going to be sorely dissappointed and unhappy most of the time. Your first, and ONLY, obligation will be to your unit and it's mission. College comes far behind anything else.

In other words, your Squad leader/Platoon Sergeant/Company Commander/OIC/etc isn't going to give a rip if going to the field interferes with your class time.

While Marines are certainly encouraged to attend college (in person or online), it's NOT the 'be all/end all' of BEING a Marine.