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.
The Navy College Program (NCP) is the Navy’s Voluntary Education Program throughout the Navy. The NCP consists of more than 30 Navy College Offices (NCO) located throughout the world and the Virtual Education Center (VEC) located in Dam Neck, VA.
The Navy College Office Great Lakes serves active duty, spouses, retirees, and affiliated members of the Great Lakes Community. The NCO Great Lakes provides the following services:
On-base educational institutions include:
Located in Building 617, Room 218 the Navy College Office is open all regularly scheduled work days from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The NCO may be reached by calling 847-688-4681 or fax at 847-688-5339. The Navy College also has a part time office open Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m. - noon at Recruit Training Command (RTC) in ship 2, Bldg 7105 room 1018, Phone: 847-688-2872, Ext. 707.
The other facet of the Navy College Program is the Virtual Education Center (VEC) which is the Navy’s central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and United States Postal Mail inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The Center also serves as a hub for requesting the Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART). It provides easy access to and "one-stop shopping" for information on the Navy College Program and existing voluntary education opportunities. The VEC call center is open Monday - Friday, 15 hours a day (6:00 a.m. 0 9:00 p.m. Eastern) and will be staffed by academic advisors, ready to fill your requests and answer questions about all components of the Navy College Program.
The VEC will serve as the Navy College Program's central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and United States Postal Mail inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The VEC will also be processing Tuition Assistance applications. The VEC will also serves as a hub for requesting the Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART). It will provide easy access to and "one-stop shopping" for information on the Navy College Program and other voluntary education opportunities.
Contact Us:
Center for Personal and Professional DevelopmentAttn: Virtual Education Center1905 Regulus Avenue, Ste. 234Virginia Beach VA 23461-2009
We can be reached by calling 1-877-838-1659, 757-492-4684 or DSN 312-492-4684; FAX: 757-492-5095.
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