MCO 1560.25Ch Voluntary EducationSec Civilian Degree PursuitVerified May 4, 2026
Civilian Degree Pursuit
Skeleton placeholder. Plain-language walkthrough of pursuing associate, bachelor, or graduate degrees while on active duty. Accreditation requirements. Coordination with VolEd and TA. Off-duty schedule considerations. Common civilian institutions serving military students. CONTENT TO BE ADDED.
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What This Page Will Cover
- Choosing a degree program aligned with career goals
- Accreditation (regional vs national, military-friendly schools)
- Funding (TA during service, GI Bill at separation)
- Off-duty class scheduling
- Online vs in-person options
- Credit by examination (DANTES, CLEP, DSST)
- ACE-recommended military training credit
- Common pitfalls (fraudulent diploma mills, predatory schools)
Cross References
- For TA, see Tuition Assistance (TA)
- For GI Bill, see Post-9/11 GI Bill
- For DANTES testing, see DANTES Testing (CLEP, DSST, AP)
- For overall framework, see Education Overview and Authorities
How other roles handle this
- Admin view - the processing side
- Leader view - your NCO and SNCO oversight
- Commander view - command authority and decisions
References
- MCO 1560.25 (Marine Corps Voluntary Education Program)
- DoDI 1322.25 (Voluntary Education Programs)
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