College/Technical Training

The Navy College provides opportunities to Sailors to earn college degrees by providing academic credit for Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The NCP mission is to enable Sailors to obtain a college degree while on active duty. In support of the four R's- Recruiting, Readiness, Retention, and Respect, the NCP signals Navy's commitment to education by improving enlistment appeal, demonstrating Navy service and achieving a college degree are compatible, helping Sailors apply themselves to new situations and challenges and better preparing them for advancement, building up Sailors' self-image, and producing higher quality Sailors. The Navy College Program integrates all components of Voluntary Education including assisting you to:

• Analyze and define your education goals and capabilities.
• Review your previous college work and plan your future education and training.
• Select courses and programs you will need to succeed.
• Enter a suitable college, university, or technical training school, either off base or aboard ship.
• Receive financial aid.
• Obtain college credit for Navy training and experience.
• Earn credit-by-examination.
• Obtain and review your transcript (SMART).
• Review and discuss your rating roadmap.

The Navy College also provides:

• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (CLEP/DSST Examinations)
• Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)
• Support for distance learning including proctoring of examinations
• Service members Opportunity Colleges Navy (SOCNAV)
• Tuition Assistance for Active Duty
• Education Counseling Services available for all Active Duty/Spouses/Civilians/Veterans/Retirees