Get a college degree or an advanced education Education Opportunities

While a college education isn’t everything in this world, it plays a significant role in developing a solid career and future for your child or student. America’s Navy provides educational opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, whether it’s providing money for college, helping pay off student loans or sending your child to one of the Navy’s own outstanding academic institutions.

The Navy can help ease students’ financial burdens and advance their careers with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs, depending on what field they select.

Money for School and Experience that Counts

In today’s world, education can provide career security, expand horizons and open up the jobs field with the best advancement possibilities. And in the Navy, education is equally important. That’s why for starters, all recruits must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and all Officers must have a college degree.

There are many ways that the Navy can help servicemembers to further their education. And you can help by making your child or students aware of the possibilities.

They can work their way to a degree – Earning collegiate credit on the job or taking courses that the Navy pays for while on duty or off duty.

They can receive college funding during or after service – Taking advantage of potential full tuition coverage plus a housing allowance through the Post 9/11 GI Bill.*

They can get help paying off student loans – Receiving reimbursement of up to $65,000 for existing educational debt.

Any way you look at it, your child or students can come out of the Navy with a college degree or well on their way to earning one.

Learn more about Education Opportunities in America’s Navy – and the general programs that are available to undergraduates.

Or you can always contact a recruiter if you need more information.

*Contact a Navy Recruiter for details.

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A Promising Scholarship for the College Bound

College-bound high school students who excel academically, possess strong leadership and athletic skills may qualify for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC).

NROTC students can get:

  • Up to $180,000 to cover tuition, textbooks and related college expenses
  • Monthly living expenses of between $250 and $400, depending on college level
  • A four-year degree from one of 160+ top colleges and universities
  • A guaranteed job afterward with no waiting or searching

NROTC scholarships can provide enough money to cover up to four and, with some technical degrees (engineering, physics, etc.), even five years of tuition, plus other related fees. And upon graduation, graduates will be placed in a job in an exciting career field.

Money for school and experience for life. Job responsibilities that some wait years to achieve. And adventure beyond the imagination, all conveniently packaged in an incredible scholarship. If you have a child or student who is already on the way to college and a successful career, NROTC is well worth considering.

Learn more about Education Opportunities in America’s Navy – and the NROTC program that’s available to undergraduates.

Or you can always contact a recruiter if you need more information.

Specialized Programs for Those Already in College

If having your child or students attending college is a step in the right direction, having the Navy help pay the way and provide a great job after graduation can be considered a leap forward.

The Navy has specialized collegiate programs that offer motivated students substantial financial assistance to finish their degrees. All while allowing them to continue going to the same school and enjoying the typical college life. With no service obligation until after graduation. And with a leadership position waiting as a Navy Officer in a rewarding professional field.

Learn more about Education Opportunities in America’s Navy – and the specialized programs that are available to undergraduates.

Or you can always contact a recruiter if you need more information.

Opportunities for Advanced Study

Joining the Navy doesn’t mean giving up on plans for a master’s or doctorate. The Navy needs highly educated individuals to carry out critical research, strategic planning and other activities vital to the defense of our country.

That’s why the Navy has programs to help medical and legal professionals pay for their education, either after they have earned their degrees or while still in school. The Naval Dental School also offers special opportunities for dentists. In addition, the Navy is involved with a number of graduate-level institutions that offer a variety of advanced degrees for eligible Officers.

The Navy also offers postgraduate study at its own academic institution, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. This accredited college offers graduate degrees in many fields critical to the mission of the Navy and Department of Defense:

  • Engineering
  • Applied physics
  • Mathematics
  • Oceanography
  • All manner of sciences

The Naval War College in Newport, R.I., also gives Navy personnel opportunities to study all aspects of the Navy, from policy and tactics to command theories. And students of the National Defense University have the opportunity to learn security and military strategy alongside Officers from all branches of the military.

Learn more about Education Opportunities in America’s Navy – and the advanced programs that are available to graduates and professionals.

Or you can always contact a recruiter if you need more information.