Category 1: The Basics (What is COOL?)
Category 2: Eligibility & Requirements
Category 3: The 4-Step Process
Category 4: Funding & Costs
Category 5: Website Features & Tools
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What does the acronym "COOL" stand for?
Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
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This group of Marines is eligible for MCCOOL funding for exams, renewals, and maintenance fees.
Active-duty and Active Reserve enlisted Marines.
100
This is Step 1 of the MCCOOL credentialing process.
Find and Select Credentials.
100
This is the total cost to the Marine for an approved credential exam voucher.
No cost ($0).
100
This section of the website provides stories of Marines who successfully navigated the credentialing process.
Testimonials.
200
This is the primary purpose of the MCCOOL program for active-duty Marines.
To help Marines find information on certifications and licenses related to their military occupations and civilian careers.
200
This group of people can use the website for research but are not eligible for MCCOOL funding.
Veterans.
200
In Step 2, Marines must complete and submit this specific document to request payment.
A Funding Request Form (or Voucher Request).
200
Name one of the three things MCCOOL will fund.
Credentialing exams, recertification fees, or maintenance fees.
200
This framework was recently updated to reflect DOD 8140 policy for IT and Cybersecurity roles.
The DOD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF).
300
TRUE/FALSE: MCCOOL is a credentialing organization that issues licenses and certificates directly.
False (MCCOOL is a resource/funding program; credentials are issued by external agencies).
300
To be eligible, a Marine must not have received this type of punishment within the past 6 months.
Judicial or court-martial punishment.
300
After receiving funding, Step 3 requires the Marine to do these two things with the testing agency.
Schedule and take the exam.
300
Name one thing MCCOOL will NOT fund.
Training, study materials, or exam preparation materials.
300
This website feature allows users to filter between "Card View" and "List View" when looking at credentials.
Full Credential Search.
400
This program is often linked with MCCOOL to help Marines earn Department of Labor certificates through on-the-job training.
USMAP (United Services Military Apprenticeship Program)
400
All exam requirements and reporting of results must be completed no later than this many days prior to a Marine’s end of service (EAS).
60 days.
400
This is the final step (Step 4) in the MCCOOL process after completing an exam.
Report your results (pass or fail) to MCCOOL.
400
This specific icon on the MCCOOL website indicates that a certification is approved for USMC payment.
The "COOL Bucks" icon. 
400
This specific tab on the website allows Marines to see how their military training matches up with civilian job requirements.
"Explore Military Occupations."
500
These are the two primary ways a Marine can search for credentials on the site.
By Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or by Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS.
500
For E4 and below, what is the required average of proficiency and conduct marks to be eligible?
An average of 4.0 to 5.0.
500
Before submitting a funding request in Step 2, what must a Marine confirm with the testing center?
That the center is able to provide/administer the specific exam.
500
How many days does a Marine have to take their exam once a voucher has been issued before it expires?
60 days.
500
If the MCCOOL phone lines are down, what is the official email address provided on the site for support?
usmccool@us.navy.mil