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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
If you’ve ever considered taking your education a step further, you should look to your installation for more information and assistance. They can help you decide if receiving an advanced degree is right for you, tell you which local colleges and classes are offered and find out if you’re eligible for tuition assistance. The Voluntary Education Center, or Installation Education Center, is available to help you put together a plan to advance your education.
Military spouses can also choose to engage with an education and career coach through the DoD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO. These coaches can assist them in exploring multiple tools, resources and information to reach their educational goals. To contact a career coach call 800-342-9647 or visit https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil.
NAS Pensacola does not have any adult education enrichment classes offered at this time.
No colleges are offered through the NAS Pensacola Fleet and Family Support Center, all available college programs are offered through the NAS Pensacola Virtual Education Center.
The Education Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for federal holidays. In addition to the colleges that have a physical office, there are resources from several other accredited schools, as well as information on veteran services and the GI Bill. Civilian education counselors are available to assist active duty personnel with Joint Service Transcripts (JST), DANTES Testing, and Navy Tuition Assistance. DANTES tests which are offered FREE to active personnel include the CLEP and DSST. DANTES discontinued funding all other exams on 1 Oct 21 due to budgetary restraints.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
250 Chambers Ave. Bldg. 634 Suite 33/42
pensacola@erau.edu
321-558-2063
Coastline College and National Test Center
250 Chambers Ave. Bldg. 634 Suite 23
wspradlin@coastline.edu
850-408-0047
Southern Illinois University
250 Chambers Ave Bldg. 634 Suite 13
pensacola@siu.edu
850-455-2449
Virtual Education Center (VEC – a.k.a. Navy College)
Navy College Virtual Education Center
The NAS Pensacola VEC provides voluntary educational opportunities that support and enhance education, training and career development.
The NCVEC is comprised of professional Education Services Specialists who are uniquely equipped to provide counseling and advice to Navy members on all matters relating to academic programs, authorize Navy tuition assistance, and oversee all on-base education programs. The NCVEC can be reached 24/7 by calling toll free 833-330-MNCC (6622). During office hours, Sailors can speak directly to Education Services Specialists about their goals.
Tuition Assistance (TA) and the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) are the Navy's primary financial assistance programs for voluntary education. Both programs pay up to 100% for tuition costs (within fiscal year/career caps and limits) to eligible active-duty Sailors for courses taken in an off-duty status at a college, university, or vocational/technical institution, whose regional or national accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Navy tuition assistance pays for both classroom and independent study/distance learning courses.
While all eligible Sailors can participate in the TA program, the objective of NCPACE is to provide personnel assigned to sea duty type 2 and 4 Unit Identification Codes (UICs) with educational opportunities comparable to those available to shore duty personnel.
For more information please visit the Navy College Program website at www.navycollege.navy.mil or call 833-330-MNCC (6622). The NCVEC office hours are Monday-Friday 0700-1900 ET.
The Navy College Counselors are available via the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC). Contact Counselors at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil or call 877-838-1659.
For a preview of Degree Programs offered through the participating colleges and universities, visit the https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/.
Active Duty Military Spouses
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation that can transfer with you to the next duty station of your military member.
Contact the Navy College Virtual Education Assistance Center at 833-330-6622.