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Service Programs — Coast Guard

Coast Guard Institute

Programs are available to active-duty members, reservists, spouses and civilian employees.

Military training and experience are converted to college credit recommended by the American Council on Education. The credit is reflected in an unofficial assessment and degree plan.

Official transcripts are available upon request. Participants can expect general guidance toward a degree-completion plan and documentation of military-related training and experience. Services must be requested prior to separation or retirement.

Contact: (405) 954-7232 or (405) 954-7238; www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/

Pre-commissioning Program for Enlisted Personnel

This competitive program allows selected Coast Guard enlisted members to complete a bachelor’s degree, attend Officer Candidate School and receive a Coast Guard commission. The Coast Guard pays all tuition, books and lab fees, in addition to regular pay and allowances.

Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 21 years old but under 33 as of Sept. 30 of the fiscal year of the selection panel date.

• Only Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve members on active duty in paygrades E-4 and above are eligible. They must have at least four years of active service, at least two of them in the Coast Guard.

• Have qualifying scores on the SAT (1100 on the math and verbal), ACT (composite score of 23) and ASVAB (109 on the general technical portion; test scores prior to July 1, 2004, require a minimum of 110 on the general technical portion).

• Provide official transcripts from any colleges attended.

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Submit a letter of acceptance from the school they wish to attend.

• Be able to complete the bachelor’s degree in two years.

Contact: www.gocoastguard.com/find-your-fit/officer-opportunities/programs