College/Technical Training

Several colleges offer classes that will fit into your schedule such as 8 - 10 week semesters and weekend programs. Contact the school of your choice for current class schedules and registration information, or call the Navy College Office for more detailed list of colleges. Examples of some of the colleges offering classes on the local installations are:

Saint Leo University

On-base programs include:

• AA - Liberal Arts
• BA - Business Administration with specializations in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management Marketing and Technology Management
• BA - Criminology
• BA - Human Resources Administration
• BA - Psychology
• BA - Public Administration
• BA - Religious Studies
• BA - Sociology
• BS - Computer Information Systems

For more information, call 757-464-6449

Troy State University

On-base programs include:

• MBA - Master of Business Administration
• MPA - Public Administration
• MPA - Public Personnel Management
• MPA - Management Information Systems
• MPA - Government Contracting
• MPA - Justice Administration
• MPA - Financial Management
• MS - Foundations of Education
• MS - Human Resources Management
• MS - Management

For more information, call 757-440-4015

Old Dominion University (ODU)

On-base programs include:

• Military Career transition Program (Teaching Certification)
• MS - Early Childhood Education
• MS - Middle School Education
• MS - Secondary School Education
• Special Education Endorsements

Tidewater Community College (TCC)

The college grants two-year associate degrees and certificates in more than 130 programs of study. Included in the degree programs are Liberal Arts, Science, Engineering, Nursing, Computer Information Systems and Graphic Design.

Tuition Costs/Assistance

The cost per credit hour ranges $211.00 to $304.00 depending on college and course in which you are enrolled. The cost per credit hour at TCC is $133.85. ODU and TCC offer In-State tuition rates for spouses with appropriate identification and proof of military dependency. The Navy does not offer tuition assistance for family members or non-active duty spouses.

Please contact the Navy College Office for question or information on resources for adult continuing education 833-330-6622.

Tuition Assistance (TA) is the Navy's educational financial assistance program. It provides active duty personnel funding for tuition costs for courses taken in an off-duty status at a regionally, nationally or professionally accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution recognized by the Department of Education. Navy TA pays for both classroom and independent study/distance learning courses, regardless of course length.

Navy Tuition Assistance pays up-front the tuition and fees charged by educational institutions for course enrollment. It is no longer necessary for Navy students to pay tuition and show successful completion before they are reimbursed. Navy TA pays 100% of tuition cost for courses applicable to the completion of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. For other education levels, there is a fiscal year limit if 16 semester hours, 24 quarter hours.

Payment for tuition will not exceed the following caps, TA no longer covers fees:

• $250.00 per semester hour
• $166.67 per quarter hour

Requesting a waiver remains a viable option for those Sailors who want to take more than 16-semester hours per fiscal year, and have a compelling reason to do so.

Veterans' Affairs (VA) educational assistance is financial aid available for eligible veterans and active-duty personnel to attend school. Veterans' educational assistance is available primarily through the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) and the Montgomery GI Bill^® (MGIB) For More detailed information, contact your local Navy College Office, the VA office at the college or university you are attending, or the Navy Personnel Command, PERS-604, at DSN 312-882-4258 or 901-874-4258. Visit the VA Educational Assistance Programs web site. BUPERSINST 1780.1 contains more detailed information about VA educational benefits.

The Navy College Office provides a wide range of educational programs and services to meet all needs from basic academic skills enhancement to post-graduate programs. The cross-section of educational opportunities offers all personnel the opportunity to recognize and achieve their higher potential.

The Navy College Program (NCP) provides opportunities for Sailors to earn college degrees by providing academic credit for Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The Navy College Program integrates all components of voluntary education. While the NCP is primarily geared toward enlisted Sailors some NCP components are also available to officers. The NCP services include: educational counseling, apprenticeship opportunities, distance learning, college credit by examination/experience, tuition assistance and much more.

The Navy College Program serves the needs of our mobile Sailors. They provide uncomplicated access to information along the path to a degree including transferability of college credit and access to education regardless of the Sailor's location or duty station. Participation is voluntary. Sailors participate at their own pace when they are ready.

There is no Navy College Office on NWS Yorktown; however the Navy College Office at Naval Station Norfolk would be happy to answer any questions regarding service members continuing their education. You may contact them by calling 833-330-6622.

The Navy College Learning Program

The Navy College Program provides instruction in basic subjects. You may work on your English, Mathematics, and Reading skills ashore at either the Navy College Learning Centers (NCLC) computer labs or in the Navy College Learning Program (NCLP) instructor taught classes. In either program, you will be given diagnostic tests and will begin at a level appropriate to your needs.

At the NCLC, you may also work in the following subject areas: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry, Physics, Science, Social Studies, Life and Job Skills, and Parenting Skills. Also, test preparations for the ASVAB, GED, and CLEP examinations are available for your use.

Professional Education Services Specialists, Education Technicians, and Guidance Counselors advise Navy members on all matters relating to academic programs, authorize tuition assistance, and administer all on-base education programs.

Visit the Navy College Office and find out how to:

• Complete a high school diploma
• Work on a technical or occupational certificate
• Improve your academic skills in reading, math and English
• Earn a college degree