Marine Corps Educational Benefits

The Marine Corps offers numerous educational programs. Use the links to learn more:

Find Schools

Find schools that accept Marine Corps educational benefits.

Programs for Veterans & Active Duty Servicemembers

• Marine Corps College Fund (MCCF)

  Get more than $50,00 for your education.

Programs for Active Duty Servicemembers

• Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA)

  Get up to $4,500 annually to help pay for college.

• The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Admiral Mike Boorda
  Seaman-to-Admiral Educational Assistance Program

  Receive up to a $2,000 grant or interest-free loan each year of school.

• Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)

  Take free college courses while sailing the seven seas on Marine assignment.

• Navy (Marine Option) Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship (NROTC)

  Let the Marines foot the bill for your college education and enter the Marines Reserve after graduation as a commissioned officer.

Programs for Spouses and Dependents

• Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP)

  Spouses of marines stationed overseas can get up to $1,750 each academic year.

• Vice-Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program

  Get a $2,000 grant or $3,000 loan for your spouse's or children's education.

Programs for Active Duty Servicemembers, and Their Spouses and Dependents

• Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Marine Corps (SOCMAR)

  You, your spouse and adult family members can continue your educations from nearly any Marine installation in the world.

Other Resources

If you are looking for additional information about Marine Corps educational benefits or forms that you may need, this page may help. It has numerous links to websites that have information about Marine Corps educational programs.