All deep sea MMP and most UIG contracts will have you in the Educational Trust at MITAGS (east or west) so any class you need/want is covered. Get yourself to Baltimore and the shuttle van picks you up at BWI and takes you to campus. Room and board are included…that is a VERY nice benefit with MMP.
I realize the other unions provide the same but my experience (decades ago) with AMO was not great…mainly because HR was the gatekeeper for schooling and I never got to Toledo or Dania Beach for a class. (The fact I mention the Toledo school is an indication of how long ago I sailed with AMO).
I like MMP and can’t say anything negative. But, if you choose to sail non-union, you roll the dice on a lot of things.