Pursue Your Degree

You can earn college credits while in the Navy. The Navy has a program for Sailors who attend college during their free time, and the Navy brings instructors abroad ships while underway to help deployed Sailors and to keep up on their studies. As for training in the Navy, it will also count for college credits. If you decide to leave the Navy for any reasons, you'll have part of your college requirements already out of the way and if you have signed up for the Navy Scholarship; the money will help you pay for the rest of your tuition in the college you are planning to go to.

• The Navy College Program: Allows Sailors to earn credits for the training they receive in the Navy. There are many components to this program; visit the Navy College Program Web site for more details.
• Tuition Assistance: Pays for up to 100 percent of the tuition for courses taken by Sailors on their own time (off-duty) at accredited institutions.
• Naval Academy: Select sailors can obtain a full four-year scholarship to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Candidates must receive a nomination to attend the Academy from a senator or congressman and must undergo a demanding approval process. Competition is stiff, but those awarded this prestigious scholarship will have all expenses paid and will earn a bachelor’s degree and a commission in the United States Navy upon graduation.
• Officer Candidate School: If you’re a college graduate, you may be eligible to attend Officer Candidate Schoolin Pensacola, Florida.

Not all education comes from the book. One of the Navy's strengths is its focus on hands-on-training. You will develop valuable skills in a variety of fields that can lead directly to a job in the civilian world. If you choose to stay in the Navy, you can build a lifelong career based upon your expertise, whether in electronics, mechanics, computers, or any other fields.

The Navy is a great opportunity for those interested in a career in the skilled trades. You can gain experience in a wide variety of fields. Your training is free and you will quickly start work on real projects, which is a great way to learn. The skills you have learn in the Navy will take your transition to a civilian career easier. Employers value the training and experience the Navy provides. In addition, training in the skilled trades can lead to self-employment. The Navy can play a major role in accelerating your life.

The Navy is also valuable in helping you decide on a career path. You can try out many jobs and get a taste of responsibility, while at the same time seeing the world, developing yourself and building a solid foundation for your future.

1. http://www.navy.com/benefits/education/pursuedegree/