Is continuing college while on active duty possible?

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Permalink Reply by Lady Hamilton on August 27, 2009 at 2:54am

Sure, its possible. And highly encouraged. The Navy will give you $4,000 a year in tuition assistance, free, above and beyond any GI Bill benefits. Check out the Navy College Program, https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ . Schools involved in the NCP will even give you credit for your Navy experience.

My daughter, a YN2, is working towards her BS in Business Administration on-line, one class at a time.

Emma

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Permalink Reply by Diane A ( Chad's Mom) on August 27, 2009 at 4:45pm

absolutely... my sons got their degrees through Southern Illinois University , correspondence courses.. My one son did attend some college classes in schools close to his base also.. but TAKE ADVANTAGE of it .. it is an awesome program!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by mayra4532 on August 28, 2009 at 2:58pm

Hi...why is it that I press you link and I get a security clearance page. I can't get any information from anyone except for may be the Navy site. I want to try to find out as much information on the whole school program and it just seems next to almost impossible. Ugh. Help please. I am just trying to find out about my son being able to go to school and the milatry or going to school before leaving, or what is best. He wants to go to college however he also wants the milatry. We can't afford college. He is great in all his subjects except for math. He has all the basics down just hates the whole Geometry thing. He is 16. thanks for any help. PS...it is really frustrating, I can't seem to have anyone answer these questions. I have been allover these boards with almost the same question. LOL.

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Permalink Reply by Achseh on August 29, 2009 at 7:25pm

Almost all Navy pages give you the same certificate error. I don't know why this is, but it is. Press "continue to this website". It is safe.

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Permalink Reply by Carla Street on September 10, 2009 at 1:28pm

When my daughter first went in, in 2002, it actually said it was because your visit is "monitored". They keep track of who comes and goes. I think that may be why.

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Permalink Reply by judy ryle on August 27, 2009 at 7:55am

FLozano, Sure you can work on your degree,,,son in afghan and is working on his. Lots of major universities do online courses for military...check it out you can get it...Good Luck

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Permalink Reply by fly 2 on August 27, 2009 at 12:51pm

My son did take classes while on deployment. Actually 4 of them!!! You have to provide them with your tanscripts and sign up and talk to someone first to get on the list. They didnt come to my son, my son had to search it out on his own. It does take time, but dont give up!!! Some of the higher ups dont like it because it takes you away from your job on the ship, but go for it!!! My son has just enrolled in 2 classes while they are in port, the Navy will work around the classes schedule so you can attend. My son did not receive any money while taking his classes on deployment. They dont offer everything on the ship so check it out first before you sign up.

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Permalink Reply by Socalmom on August 27, 2009 at 6:48pm

My daughter is taking a College English course on her cruiser right now while she is on deployment. The Navy arranged the class, and gave her a placement test for both Math and English. She could have taken a math course at the same time, but she didn't want to overdo it the first time around. She paid for the books; I'm not sure if there was a class fee. The course is email-based, but she said if the enrollment had been high enough they would have brought a teacher on board. If you can get on a carrier, it might be easier. They probably have enough people to hold classes on the ship. Maybe someone else can chip in with that information.

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Permalink Reply by Bea S. on August 27, 2009 at 9:01pm

Flozano,
I know a officer who joined the Navy at 18. He got into the Nuke program. During his first tour, he got his bachelors degree in electrical engineering. After which he applied and was accepted into Officer Candidate School. He has been in for 10 years. He is currently attending a very, very prestigious university for a MBA. I am sure he will stay in for the 20 years.
A friend of my son joined right out of high school also three years ago. Within one year, he had completed his AA degree. He is working on his fireman's certification and paramedic certification. He plans to get his bachelors degree and masters. Even without the degree, he projects that he will be able to make 80 to 90K per year with his training, even without a degree. He works hard. He is very motivated. He loves being part of the Navy. His family simply did not have the funds to send him o college.
In both cases, job opportunities are wonderful, should either decide to leave the Navy.
If you are technically oriented (physics, math, engineering type), you should consider the NUPOC program, or NROTC. My son joined the Navy after he got a BS in Electrical Engineering with Honors (he didn't save us any money). He is a Nuke officer on a sub.
The question you have to ask yourself is "Why do I want to join the Navy?" If it is just for the education, then perhaps there are other ways of getting an education. Being a part of the Navy is hard work. My son works endless hours. The rewards are great, if you have the discipline to take advantage of all that the Navy has to offered.
Best of luck,
A mom.

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Permalink Reply by fly 2 on August 27, 2009 at 11:39pm

In my sons case he is on a carrier and there were Instructors brought onboard for classes. There were over 1,0000 sailors taking classes this deployment. They said the most they ever had!!!

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Permalink Reply by PETTY OFFICER on August 27, 2009 at 11:51pm

google sta-21

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Permalink Reply by Lady Hamilton on August 28, 2009 at 7:53am

The thing about STA-21, NROTC scholarships, the Naval Academy,etc is that they are not only full time college programs, but highly competitive officer ascension programs: Average Jack/Jane need not apply. And they come with strings attached. For those sailors not wishing to become officers (at least not within the next 3 or 4 years) , looking to pick up education that will make them better at their Navy jobs or getting a head start on their post Navy education/careers, the Navy College Program is free of commitment, accessible to all and sailor students can progress at their own speed. Any Sailor not taking advantage of the program is wasting a big opportunity.

The day is coming when advancement to CPO will require college education.

Emma

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