SOCMAR is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) degree program for the Marine Corps. It consists of colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degree programs on or near Marine Corps installations worldwide. These colleges have joined together to form networks in which each college agrees to accept credits from all the others. This ensures that Marine Corps students … [Read more...]
Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP)
The Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) is a partnership between the Army Recruiting Command and more than 1,950 participating colleges. Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) assists with implementation and management, and serves as liaison between Army recruiters, ConAP colleges, Army education centers, and the higher education community. ConAP is designed to assist new … [Read more...]
G.I Bill Now Offers Free Books for Active Duty Soldiers
August 12, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Active duty Soldiers and their spouses will soon be able to get funding for books and supplies as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Beginning Oct. 1, active duty members and their spouses can receive up to $1,000 for books and supplies, per academic year, as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Active duty … [Read more...]
Education Will Take You Places Through the Military
Commentary by Capt. Omar Villarreal 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 8/15/2011 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- With the current military tempo, it would seem safe to say that by joining the military, new Airmen will be able to see the world. I have known many people who have joined to get away, to see new places, to expand their understandings and to gain independence. I … [Read more...]
SOC
SOC was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to service members who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. SOC functions in cooperation with fifteen higher education associations, the Department of Defense (DoD), and active and Reserve Components of the military Services to expand and improve voluntary … [Read more...]