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Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education
Program (MECEP)
Background
MECEP students ARE NOT in the Corps of Cadets, nor do they have to participate
in Corps of Cadets activities.
Note: Texas A&M University requires
the SAT I or ACT with writing component for freshman application.
MECEP Marine transfer applicants may
enhance their application with a competitive score on the SAT I or
ACT with writing component.
Welcome
Please review our welcome
aboard information.
Congratulations on your application
or selection to the MECEP! Please
consider attending Texas A&M University (TAMU), www.tamu.edu, and participating
in one of the premier officer training programs in the country. Our
program offers the following benefits:
World Class Education
Texas A&M University has a reputation
for producing leaders in all walks of life. A diploma from Texas
A&M
says that you have what it takes to excel and will open doors for
you long after you've left the Marine Corps. Texas
A&M Facts & Stats.
Great Education Value
Texas A&M
is a state-supported university, offering a prestigious education
at an affordable price. Average tuition
for a full time student is about $8,000 per year. That's right, per
year. Many universities cost more per semester! Furthermore,
all military personnel stationed in Texas qualify for in-state tuition.
The GI Bill-Active Duty completely covers all tuition and fees for
Texas A&M University. Many scholarships and grants are available
to help offset other costs.
Information about educational costs is available
at http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs/tuition/currentTerm.asp.
Low Cost of Living
Texas is one of
the most affordable states in which to live. There is no state income
tax and sales taxes are very low. Housing is extremely affordable. Your
dollar just goes further here. BAH Calculator (77841): https://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/bah.html.
Premier Professional Development Program
The
history and size of our program afford great opportunities for
you to prepare yourself as an
Officer of Marines. With an average of sixty Marines and Midshipmen
pursuing Marine commissions, four Marines on staff, and a wealth
of training resources such as obstacle and land navigation courses, an
indoor pistol
range and other assets, we are able to conduct focused, relevant
training to prepare you for the rigors of OCS, TBS, and beyond. The
large number of Marines in the MECEP at TAMU ensures that you do not get
lost in the
crowd and fosters the camaraderie and esprit that drew most of us
to the Marine Corps in the first place. TAMU graduates enjoy a reputation
of professional excellence within the Marine Corps that parallels
the recognition their civilian counterparts enjoy in agriculture,
business, engineering,
and science.
Spouse Education and Employment Opportunities
Due
to its constant growth and the abundant employment opportunities
of Texas A&M University,
College Station, Texas was recently recognized as having the lowest
unemployment rate in the nation! The low cost of living and tuition
ensures that spouses have the opportunity for educational advancement.
Student Focus
Understanding that your
primary goals are a quality education and commission, we want you
to focus on your degree and earn
the highest grades possible, yet still maintain an enjoyable
family or social life. You may be asked to teach BST-type classes occasionally,
and there are one or two weekend events per semester, but your
schedule will not be filled with unnecessary activities.
Location
Bryan-College Station has
the best of both worlds: small town and big city. With approximately,
120,000 residents, the area offers
a small town atmosphere, yet it is big enough to provide access
to plenty of entertainment, restaurants, and recreational opportunities. If
the big city appeals more, College Station is centrally located
(within a three hour drive of each) between three of the ten largest
cities in
the nation: Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Local
Communities.
Texas A&M University Admission
Applications and Deadlines
http://www.tamu.edu/admissions/
Military Admissions Counselor
Ms. Karen Cambronero
kcambronero@oar.tamu.edu
(979) 458-5122
For more information regarding MECEP please
visit the Marine
Corps Recruiting Command website or e-mail moi@navy.tamu.edu.
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