WELCOME TO THE EDUCATION CENTER

The purpose of this site – whether you are on active duty, a Reservist, a civilian Coast Guard employee, or a dependent – is to give you up-to-date information related to the education and training aspects of your personal and professional development.

Drop into the Education Center for information about the educational opportunities that are available for you. I will tailor our advice to your interests and desires.  We can discuss higher education, improving your ASVAB scores to attend a specific "A" school, or other-than-college options such as vocational and certification programs.

Even if you're interested in a career that puts calluses on your hands or dirties your fingernails, continued advancement today is tied to continuing education and training. Lifelong learning not only helps you keep up with changes in your field, it's also a way to set you apart from and above your colleagues.

In the civilian labor force, a wide variety of skills plus leadership and management abilities virtually guarantees you better jobs and better pay. And the way to acquire, maintain, and perfect those skills and abilities is to constantly improve yourself through training, education, or both.

For more information on Educational Benefits click on the link below:
 

Education Information

College Counseling

Want to start college?  Here is how:

•  Select school you would like to attend.
• Apply to school using your Joint Service Transcript. https://jst.doded.mil/jst/
• Apply for financial aid. https://studentaid.gov/
• After being accepted, register for a class.
• Apply for tuition assistance at least 16 days before the class start date. https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/ETQC/VOLUNTARY-EDUCATION/Tuition-Assistance/
• Ask me if you have any questions.
• Jessica.L.Barnes@uscg.mil 
• POST 911 GI Bill - If you have questions, visit the GI Bill customer service page to search Frequently Asked Questions or ask a question electronically. Call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)

Please contact me by e-mail or phone number below. I look forward to working with you.

Jessica Barnes

Education Service Officer (ESO) TCCM

Jessica.L.Barnes@uscg.mil or (609) 898-6724