The mission of the Lifelong Learning Center at Henderson Hall is to stimulate the lifelong learning process
by effectively communicating the educational programs offered and to provide the requisite information, tools and support to the learning process.

Programs and Services We Offer:

• Advisement Sessions
• College and University Search Assistance
• Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) Assistance
• Tuition Assistance (TA) Program
• Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Assistance
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Assistance
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Examination Program
• United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
• Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)

Events & Tests

The following are events and other tests conducted or administered at Henderson Hall Lifelong Learning Center. Please call 703-614-9104 to schedule an appointment to attend events or take these tests (CLEP and DSST, please call 703-486-866.)

• SAT
  January 5, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  This test is often required for college admission and for officer packages. SAT is comprised of 7 tests (parts) and measures verbal and mathematical reasoning.

• ACT
  January 19, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  This test could be used for college admission or submitted for officer packages. The ACT is comprised for 4 parts (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science).

• Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)
  February 1–22, 7:30 AM – 4 PM, Building 29, Room 103
  MASP improves competence in academic skills of reading, communications/writing, and mathematics of active duty enlisted personnel. Prior Command Approval and Test of Adult Basic Education are required before the start of the course.

• Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
  Every Monday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  The AFCT consists of questions in nine different areas: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Numerical Operations, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematical Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, and Electronic Information.

• Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
  Every Tuesday & Wednesday (except January 20 and 27), 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  The DLPT is designed as a standard test for determining listening and reading proficiency in a foreign language.

• College 101/Tuition Assistance (TA) Brief
  Every Tuesday and Friday, 9–10 AM, Building 29, Room 204
  College 101 is a brief intended to provide advisement to Marines regarding college terminology and their educational responsibilities, as well as financial obligations when using TA.

• Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
  Every Wednesday (except January 20 and 27), 8:30–10:30 AM, Building 29, Room 204
  The DLAB is used to test general ability of a service-member to learn a foreign language.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  Every Wednesday, 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  CLEP tests are computer-based and used to grant exemption from and credit for specific college courses. Free to active duty/reserve personnel; for civilians each test cost $70 + $20 administrative fee. Interested persons MUST call (703) 486-8666 to register.

• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs)
  Every Wednesday, 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM, Building 29, Room 204
  DSSTs are computer-based and used to grant exemption from and credit for specific college courses. Free to active duty/reserve personnel; for civilians each test cost $80 + $20 administrative fee. Interested persons MUST call (703) 486-8666 to register.

• Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
  Every Thursday (except January 21 and 28), 8:30–10 AM, Building 29, Room 204
  TABE is a standard test designed to measure Marines basic language, reading, and mathematic levels of proficiency. It is used to determine eligibility for participation in Tuition Assistance Program.

• Tuition Assistance Program: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/education/mta.cfm
  
  
• Veterans Affairs Education Benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov/

• Scholarship & Financial Aid Explorer (SFeX)
  Interested in discovering and applying for scholarships and financial assistance tailored to meet your specific needs? Have you heard of certain financial assistance options and just don't know how to get started?
  
  A growing number of military friendly organizations are offering scholarships and other financial aid to active duty Service Members, former Service Members, and their dependants. Scholarships and financial aid are often based on need and merit, not just prior education.  Start with the Marine Corps Scholarship & Financial Aid Explorer (SFeX) which provides comprehensive information on the scholarships and financial aid offerings of numerous public and private organizations. You can quickly and efficiently locate the scholarships and financial aid offerings that best meet your needs, thereby avoiding the overwhelming amount of information provided by generic web-based search engines... http://www.mcsfex.net/

• Need A Lift (College Financial Aid Handbook): http://www.needalift.org/
  
  
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Resources