EPME 2026 Exam Questions and Correct
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Where should Coast Guard voluntary education services inquiries related to tuition
assistance be sent?
ETQC via email
What registrar services are provided by ETQC?
CG OWL Exams, Commercial DWO & CG DWO Exams, Updating Degrees in DA & iPERMS,
Joint Service Transcript, AFCT, DLPT, JUFE Discs, FAA Testing, ASTB, and ESOY & ISOY
Awards.
Which directive provides specific guidance on the Coast Guard voluntary credentialing
program?
Coast Guard Voluntary Credentialing Program (VCP), COMDTINST 1540.10 (series)
Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review?
Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC)
Where can a link to the ASVAB AFCT Waiver Request Guide be found?
ETQC Corner & Registrar Services Page of the CG SharePoint Portal, Chapter 7 of
COMDTINST 1500.10D, and the VolED Services Page.
What is another name for the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act?
Forever GI Bill
,Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a Veteran enrolled at more than one-half time qualifies for a
monthly housing allowance based on the DoD BAH rate for what rank?
E-5 with dependents
How many months of education benefits does the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty
provide?
36 months
What is the maximum number of months of entitlement a member may qualify for by
combining Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits under the Rudisill decision?
48 months
Which GI Bill benefits are included in the GI Bill Comparison Tool?
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33), Fry Scholarship (Ch. 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Select
Reserve GI Bill (Ch. 1606), Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Ch 31), and
Survivors' and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) (Ch 35).
What academic levels are authorized for Tuition Assistance funding?
A first and/or second academic certificate, first and/or second associate degree, first and/or
second bachelor's degree, and first master's degree.
Are associates to master's degree bridge programs authorized for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, bridge programs are authorized.
How many prerequisite courses are authorized for Tuition Assistance if included in an
approved degree plan?
,Up to four prerequisite courses.
Under what conditions can members use Tuition Assistance for cultural immersion or
language classes?
When assigned OCONUS, members may pursue two such classes regardless of current degrees
held.
What requirement must schools meet to receive Tuition Assistance funding?
Schools must participate and have a signed MOU with the DoD.
What documentation is required before requesting Tuition Assistance for a second course?
Evaluated degree plans.
What documentation is required before enrolling in the first course of an academic
certificate program funded by TA?
Academic certificate plans.
Is Tuition Assistance authorized for doctoral or Juris Doctor (JD) degrees?
No, TA is not authorized for any degree or academic certificate above a master's degree.
Are courses related to diversity, equity, and inclusion funded by Tuition Assistance?
No, these courses will not be funded by TA.
Is Tuition Assistance authorized to raise a student's cumulative GPA?
No, TA is not authorized for courses intended to raise a GPA to 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0
(graduate).
, Is Tuition Assistance authorized for course fees beyond tuition?
No, TA is not authorized for any course fees beyond tuition expenses.
What are the enlisted service member evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance
eligibility?
Enlisted members must be marked ready (R) or not ready (X); those marked not recommended
(NR) are ineligible.
What are the officer evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance eligibility?
Officers marked as "Unsatisfactory" or "Marginally performing" are ineligible.
What is the purpose of the Advanced Education Program?
To provide developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity
for professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard.
Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with voluntary
education programs?
Education Service Officer (ESO)
What are the four firearm safety rules?
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; Always maintain proper muzzle control; Keep finger off
the trigger until on target and ready to shoot; Know your target and what is beyond it.
What are the requirements to advance to E-3?
Answers
Where should Coast Guard voluntary education services inquiries related to tuition
assistance be sent?
ETQC via email
What registrar services are provided by ETQC?
CG OWL Exams, Commercial DWO & CG DWO Exams, Updating Degrees in DA & iPERMS,
Joint Service Transcript, AFCT, DLPT, JUFE Discs, FAA Testing, ASTB, and ESOY & ISOY
Awards.
Which directive provides specific guidance on the Coast Guard voluntary credentialing
program?
Coast Guard Voluntary Credentialing Program (VCP), COMDTINST 1540.10 (series)
Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review?
Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC)
Where can a link to the ASVAB AFCT Waiver Request Guide be found?
ETQC Corner & Registrar Services Page of the CG SharePoint Portal, Chapter 7 of
COMDTINST 1500.10D, and the VolED Services Page.
What is another name for the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act?
Forever GI Bill
,Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a Veteran enrolled at more than one-half time qualifies for a
monthly housing allowance based on the DoD BAH rate for what rank?
E-5 with dependents
How many months of education benefits does the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty
provide?
36 months
What is the maximum number of months of entitlement a member may qualify for by
combining Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits under the Rudisill decision?
48 months
Which GI Bill benefits are included in the GI Bill Comparison Tool?
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33), Fry Scholarship (Ch. 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Select
Reserve GI Bill (Ch. 1606), Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Ch 31), and
Survivors' and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) (Ch 35).
What academic levels are authorized for Tuition Assistance funding?
A first and/or second academic certificate, first and/or second associate degree, first and/or
second bachelor's degree, and first master's degree.
Are associates to master's degree bridge programs authorized for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, bridge programs are authorized.
How many prerequisite courses are authorized for Tuition Assistance if included in an
approved degree plan?
,Up to four prerequisite courses.
Under what conditions can members use Tuition Assistance for cultural immersion or
language classes?
When assigned OCONUS, members may pursue two such classes regardless of current degrees
held.
What requirement must schools meet to receive Tuition Assistance funding?
Schools must participate and have a signed MOU with the DoD.
What documentation is required before requesting Tuition Assistance for a second course?
Evaluated degree plans.
What documentation is required before enrolling in the first course of an academic
certificate program funded by TA?
Academic certificate plans.
Is Tuition Assistance authorized for doctoral or Juris Doctor (JD) degrees?
No, TA is not authorized for any degree or academic certificate above a master's degree.
Are courses related to diversity, equity, and inclusion funded by Tuition Assistance?
No, these courses will not be funded by TA.
Is Tuition Assistance authorized to raise a student's cumulative GPA?
No, TA is not authorized for courses intended to raise a GPA to 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0
(graduate).
, Is Tuition Assistance authorized for course fees beyond tuition?
No, TA is not authorized for any course fees beyond tuition expenses.
What are the enlisted service member evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance
eligibility?
Enlisted members must be marked ready (R) or not ready (X); those marked not recommended
(NR) are ineligible.
What are the officer evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance eligibility?
Officers marked as "Unsatisfactory" or "Marginally performing" are ineligible.
What is the purpose of the Advanced Education Program?
To provide developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity
for professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard.
Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with voluntary
education programs?
Education Service Officer (ESO)
What are the four firearm safety rules?
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; Always maintain proper muzzle control; Keep finger off
the trigger until on target and ready to shoot; Know your target and what is beyond it.
What are the requirements to advance to E-3?
