Military Financial Assistance

Marine Corps COOL
Payment Assistance through the U.S. Marine Corps Credentials Program Office/Marine Corps COOL
If you are on active duty in the US Marines you may qualify for payment assistance through the Marine Corps Credentialing Program Office/Marine Corps COOL. Many ratings, jobs and occupations are eligible for funding of the CM Certification. If you qualify, Marine Corps COOL will pay for the BICSI Certification application and exam fees. COOL is not authorized to pay for any training or training materials.
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Marine Corps COOL Recognized BICSI Certifications:
Click the links below to see if your Marine Corp job maps to the BICSI certifications.
- Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC®)
- Technician (TECH)
- Outside Plant Designer® (OSP®)
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD®)
There is a four-step process to take advantage of the Marine Corps COOL program.
- Find and select related credentials, like those listed above
- Complete Voucher & Apply
- Get Credential
- Report Results to Marine Corps COOL