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NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE
JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2012
“Every Sailor is a Student”
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 1481 D Street, Bldg. 3016 Norfolk, VA 23459-2434
Customer Service Hours Monday – Friday 0900-1600
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Navy College/ NAS Oceana Educational Services Center Staff
COM: (757) 462-8279 DSN: 253-8279 FAX: (757) 462-4693
NCO Staff Jacqueline Rhodes, Director Rick Hollingsworth, Counselor Ken Clarke, Counselor John Begley, Counselor Charlene Cofield, Counselor
NAS OCEANA EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER 902 E Avenue, Bldg. 531, Ste 101 Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2098 Customer Service Hours Monday – Friday 0900-1600 (Onsite Counselor- Tuesdays & Thursdays*)
COM: (757) 433-3129 DSN: 433-3129 FAX: (757) 433-3200
https://www.navycollege.navy.mil (Rick Hollingsworth, Charlene Cofield, Kenrick Clarke, Jacqueline Rhodes, John Begley)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE NCO JEB-Fort Story Staff Seaman to Admiral Program TA Corner Value of College Education Employment Status Tuition Assistance January Calendar February Calendar American Military University Free Money for College Scholarship Distance Learning Customer Service House
Toll Free: (877)-253-7122 DSN: 922-1828
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The process of starting or returning college can seem overwhelming. Many people wrestle with concerns like: What college to attend? What courses to take? How many of the credits from the SMART Transcript will be applicable to a college degree? How to determine a school’s accreditation? Yet, there is no need fear. Your Navy College Staff can assist with these concerns and can provide guidance to a successful road to degree completion. Do yourself a favor and take the guess work out of selecting a college, the enrollment process, NCPACE, tuition assistance and much more, contact your Navy College to come out to your command for a briefing, or for a one-on-one counseling session. Please contact us today at 757-462-8279 to schedule an appointment. Remember, the Navy College Staff is here to assist service members throughout the entire academic process – from enrollment to graduation. You are not alone. Our trained and courteous staff awaits your call. Don’t allow fear to hinder your future. As Confucius once said, ―a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Please allow your Navy College to assist you in making that step.
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What: When: Where:
STA-21 Program Career Days 29 February 2012, 0900-1030 Devary Hall, Bldg. C-9, Naval Station Norfolk or 1 March 2012, 0900-1030 Aerotheater, Naval Air Station, Oceana
Presented by:
LT David Boisselle, USN-Ret (757.352.4757 or dboisselle@regent.edu)
and NROTC Unit Hampton Roads This presentation will inform potential enlisted fleet applicants about attaining a STA-21 college scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application procedures and program deadline. Other officer accession programs will be discussed in brief. Directions to Aerotheater:
Enter NAS Oceana Main Gate off Oceana Blvd., turn left at 3rd intersection, D St.
Directions to Bldg. C-9, NS Norfolk:
Devary Hall (Base Theater) is located near the intersection of Bacon and Gilbert Streets closest to Gate 2.
STA-21 PROGRAM
The Navy combined most of their current commissioning paths into one consolidated program that preserves the Seaman to Admiral Name made popular by Admiral Boorda: Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21). The STA-21 Commissioning Program is designed to meet the goals of the Navy in the 21st Century, while at the same time creating a fair and equitable system for outstanding active duty Sailors to receive a top-notch college education and become commissioned officers in the Unrestricted Line ((URL); Restricted Line in Human Resources; Special Duty Officer in Intelligence, Warfare (formerly Cryptologic) and Oceanography; Staff Corps in Civil Engineering (CEC), Medical Corps (MC), Nurse Corps (NC), or Supply Corps (SC).
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GETTING STARTED Eligibility Highlights Must serve on Active Duty until the last day of the course Officers must serve 2 years beyond course completion date of the final course funded by TA/NCPACE. (Obligation is concurrent with remaining service obligations Must have one year at first PDS Must not have had any non-judicial punishment within the last 6 months
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROCESS 1. Complete Online Tuition Assistance (TA) workshop at: www.navycollege.navy.mil Click on Navy College Programs, then Tuition Assistance, then Navy TA Online Training for Active Duty 2. Print TA Certificate 3. Submit completed Certificate to Navy College Office (either by fax: 757-492-5095 or in person) 4. Contact the Navy College Office to schedule an appointment with an education counselor (757)462-8279 to discuss an educational action plan. If you have already spoken to a college representative, a copy of your official degree plan should be submitted to the counselor during the appointment. NOTE: All members must have a current, completed TA Certificate (must be updated yearly) and degree plan on file before the WEBTA system will allow an online TA application to be generated!! Remember TA is not retroactive. Students must have an approved TA document prior to attending class. 5. Go back to www.navycollege.navy.mil.
Click on “My Education” then “WEBTA” and follow the steps verbatim.
Despite rising tuition and student-loan debt levels, the long-term payoff from earning a college degree is growing, according to a report by the College Board. Workers with a college degree earned much more and were much less likely to be unemployed than those with only a high school diploma, according to the report, ―Education Pays: the Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society.‖ According to the report, the median earnings of full-time workers with bachelor’s degrees were $55,700 in 2008 — $21,900 more than those of workers who finished only high school. And the pay premium for those with bachelor’s degrees has grown substantially in recent years. Among those ages 25 to 34, women with college degrees earned 79 percent more than those with high school diplomas, and men, 74 percent more. A decade ago, women with college degrees had a 60 percent pay premium and men 54 percent. Even during the recession, a degree offered protection from unemployment. The 2009 unemployment rate of college graduates 25 and older was 4.6 percent, compared with 9.7 percent for high school graduates. ―Consistently over time, unemployment rates are about half for college graduates,‖ said Sandy Baum, an author of the report. While it’s easy to find a college grad that’s unemployed, you’re statistically much less likely to be in that circumstance if you have a higher level of education.‖ ―In general, college is a good investment, but there is great variability in outcomes,‖ said Robert Lerman, an economics professor at American University. ―A significant minority of college graduates don’t earn as much as those with less education. Please contact your Navy College Office today at 757-462-8279 to schedule
Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates And Non-Graduates
Professional Degree
$109,600
Some College
$36,800
Doctoral Degree
$89,400
High School Graduate
$30,400
Master's Degree
$62,300
Some High School
$23,400
Bachelor's Degree
$52,200
Associate's Degree
$38,200
an appointment. Professional Navy College Counselors are available to assist you in developing a strategy to reach your academic and employment goals. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000.
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Table A-4. Employment status of the civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment [Numbers in thousands] Not seasonally adjusted Educational attainment
Seasonally adjusted
Nov. 2010
Oct. 2011
Nov. 2011
Nov. 2010
July 2011
Aug. 2011
Sept. 2011
Oct. 2011
Nov. 2011
11,730
11,570
11,673 11,803 11,704 11,664 11,738 11,768 11,720
46.3
46.6
46.8
46.6
9,943
10,105
10,190
9,955
39.3
40.7
40.9
39.3
39.9
40.0
40.0
40.8
40.8
1,788
1,465
1,483
1,848
1,752
1,663
1,646
1,628
1,547
15.2
12.7
12.7
15.7
15.0
14.3
14.0
13.8
13.2
37,794
37,140
61.0
60.1
34,178
33,882
55.2
54.8
55.2
55.0
54.9
54.3
54.7
54.8
55.0
3,616
3,258
3,119
3,789
3,499
3,531
3,632
3,596
3,286
9.6
8.8
8.4
10.0
9.3
9.6
9.7
9.6
8.8
37,337
37,114
70.4
69.4
34,247
34,119
64.6
63.8
63.9
63.8
63.2
63.5
63.7
63.3
63.2
3,090
2,995
2,739
3,205
3,028
3,038
3,133
3,069
2,783
8.3
8.1
7.4
8.7
8.3
8.2
8.4
8.3
7.6
46,330
47,346
76.6
76.4
44,101
45,348
72.9
73.1
72.8
72.7
72.9
72.7
73.0
72.5
72.6
2,228
1,998
1,985
2,370
2,003
2,005
1,985
2,058
2,085
4.8
4.2
4.2
5.1
4.3
4.3
4.2
4.4
4.4
Less than a high school diploma Civilian labor force Participation rate Employed Employment-population ratio Unemployed Unemployment rate
46.9
46.7
46.5
47.4
47.0
9,952 10,002 10,092 10,141 10,173
High school graduates, no college(1) Civilian labor force Participation rate Employed Employment-population ratio Unemployed Unemployment rate
37,089 37,824 37,505 36,956 37,319 37,437 37,135 60.3
61.1
60.6
60.0
60.5
60.6
60.3
33,970 34,035 34,006 33,425 33,686 33,841 33,848
Some college or associate degree Civilian labor force Participation rate Employed Employment-population ratio Unemployed Unemployment rate
37,086 37,037 36,686 37,013 37,164 36,895 36,733 69.0
69.8
68.9
69.2
69.5
69.0
68.4
34,347 33,832 33,657 33,975 34,031 33,826 33,950
Bachelor's degree and higher(2) Civilian labor force Participation rate Employed Employment-population ratio Unemployed Unemployment rate
47,147 46,322 46,680 46,813 46,915 47,008 47,130 76.0
76.6
76.1
76.0
76.2
75.8
76.0
45,161 43,952 44,677 44,808 44,931 44,951 45,045
Footnotes (1) Includes persons with a high school diploma or equivalent. (2) Includes persons with bachelors, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees. Data retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t04.htm
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Tuition Assistance Top-up
On October 30, 2000, the President signed into law an amendment to the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty education program that permits VA to pay a Tuition Assistance Top- up benefit. The amount of the benefit can be equal to the difference between the total cost of a college course and the amount of Tuition Assistance that is paid by the military for the course. To be eligible for the Top-up benefit, the person must be approved for federal Tuition Assistance by a military department and be eligible for MGIB Active Duty benefits. To be eligible for MGIB benefits, the person must be an MGIB - Active Duty participant and must have served at least 2 full years on Active Duty. The amount of the benefit is limited to the amount that the person would receive for the same course if regular MGIB benefits were being paid. In no case can the amount paid by the military combined with the amount paid by VA be more than the total cost of the course. If a person receives the Top-up benefit, his or her regular MGIB benefits will be reduced. The amount of entitlement charged for Top-up payments is determined by dividing the amount of the payment by the claimant's fulltime monthly rate. The benefit is available for all courses that began on or after October 30, 2000. A copy of the Tuition Assistance Authorization form for the course that has been signed by an authorized military official will be required. People who have not requested MGIB benefits before should submit a VA Form 22-1990 to establish eligibility. The application and other evidence should be sent to one of VA’s four education processing offices in Atlanta, Buffalo, Muskogee (OK), or St. Louis. The application form is available on the website www.gibill.va.gov. Claims should specify that Tuition Assistance Top-up is being claimed. The Top-up program is not available at this time to persons who are eligible for the MGIB Selected Reserve program. For more information, please visit the website or contact VA Benefits at 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551)
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Computer-Based CLEP/ DSST/ECE Exams College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) are offered every Wednesday morning at 0900 and 1100 at JEBLCFS, Bldg. 3016, Room 227 and at NAS Oceana every Tuesday morning at 0900 and 1100 and every Wednesday evening at 1600-1900, Bldg. 531, Room 104.Your scores are available immediately! Exams are free for active duty service members. Other eligible examinees must pay a fee. To pre-register, or for more information call (757)464-6449 (JEBLCFS) or (757)428-8395 (NAS Oceana). Command Briefings The NCO can provide briefings at your command on a variety of topics. Call the NCO three weeks in advance to make your request, (757)462-8279. Types of Command Briefings Include:
NCPACE INDOCs SMART
GMTs USMAP Other specialized briefs
The Navy College Office requests the sponsoring Command provide a PowerPoint projector and related equipment for presentations
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To use your GI Bill, you must first apply using either of the following: (1) Access GI Bill website at www.gibill.va.gov. Once on the site, click on “Apply for Benefits”; then, click on “Apply online (VONAPP-Veteran’s Online Application). This will take you to the application. Proceed as directed. OR (2) A paper application called a Form 22-1990 maybe requested at the GI Bill website. You may mail the form to the regional office associated with your home address, or if you know what school you want to attend, you may mail the form to the VA Regional Processing Office for the region of the school’s physical address. Before applying, please read all the information available on the GI Bill Website about each program that you may be qualified to apply.
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American Military University—Accreditation Matters Educating those who serve—American Military University (AMU) is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association. HLC accredits more than 1,000 colleges and universities including the U.S. Air Force Academy, Northwestern University, Purdue University, University of Michigan, Ohio State University, and many other institutions. When choosing an institution of higher learning, prospective students are advised to research the university’s accreditation status. Many regionally accredited universities only accept degrees from other regionally accredited institutions. Accreditation type may also be a deciding consideration for potential future employers. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that gives public recognition to institutions that meet published standards of academic and administrative quality. The purpose of accreditation is to assure the public of the quality of an institution and its dedication to high standards, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. About AMU Founded in 1991 by James P. Etter, a former Marine Corps officer and instructor, AMU focuses on meeting the unique educational needs of the military—a very mobile population with extended and irregular schedules. Today, AMU is proud to serve as the nation’s number one provider (online or offline) of higher education to the U.S. Armed Forces, and is factually based on Department of Defense, 2010 tuition assistance data. American Military University (AMU) provides an undergraduate book grant allowing undergraduate students to receive course textbooks at no cost. Tuition and fees are already low and always transparent as part of AMU’s commitment to making quality education affordable and flexible. For more information, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Hughes-Haynes, Educational Coordinator for Tidewater Region (757)375-6844 or rhhaynes@apus.edu. School Website: www.amuonline.com
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IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! The Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be conducting a briefing that will focus on how to obtain grants and loans from the federal government, state financial aid programs, surviving scholarship searches, and the overall application process. The briefing entitled, “Funding a College Education” Briefing at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story on Thursday, January 26th at 1130 in Classrooms 236 and 237. It will provide information to assist adult students opting to return to college, rising high school JUNIORS & SENIORS, parents of high school students, and others who may be facing the rising expenses of college in the very near future. This briefing is open to all military personnel, retirees, family members and civilian employees. To reserve a seat, please contact Darryl Greenwell at (757)363-3944, (757)489-3329, or by email: dgreenwell.eoc@edufing.org.
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The Folds of Honor Scholarship has been around since May 2007, and has been blessed to have awarded over 2,200 scholarships during this time. The founder and CEO, Dan Rooney, is an F-16 pilot and a PGA professional. As a result, the scholarship program has many, great sponsorships such as the Professional Golfers of America (PGA), USGA, Budweiser, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Titleist, and Volvo Rents, to name a few. Their operational goal is quite simple - to not leave any family behind. Their mission is to ensure all persons who qualify have an opportunity to take advantage of their scholarship programs. There are three scholarship programs available: Immediate-Use, post-secondary scholarships for those who are enrolled in college now; Future-Use post- secondary scholarships for those children who qualify; and a Children's Scholarship Fund for children K-12 grades who attend private schools or who need tutoring in public schools. (See eligibility requirements below for all three scholarships). IMMEDIATE USE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: The Folds of Honor Foundation awards scholarships based on satisfactory evidence that applicant qualifies within the guidelines below and completes the application. Immediate-Use Applicants must be the spouse or child of one or more of the following: An active duty or reserve component service member who has been killed or disabled An active duty or reserve component service member who is currently classified as a POW or MIA A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power A service member who received a Purple Heart Medal Immediate-Use scholarship applicants must be entering or returning to a post-secondary educational institution during the 2011-2012 academic years. Children of service members must be age 24 or under, unmarried and listed as a dependent on the DEERS report.
FUTURE USE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Folds of Honor Foundation awards scholarships based on satisfactory evidence that applicant qualifies within the guidelines below and completes the application: Future-Use Scholarship Applicants must be the child of one or more of the following: An active duty or reserve component service member who has been killed or disabled An active duty or reserve component service member who is currently classified as a POW or MIA A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power A service member who received a Purple Heart Medal Future-Use Scholarship Applicants must be birth through 11th grade, unmarried and must submit the required documentation as proof of dependency (noted above). CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND ELIGIBILITY: Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF) primary and secondary educational scholarships are for children of military service members: Killed in action in support of OIF, OEF, OND; Killed in the Line of Duty while deployed in a combat zone in support of OIF, OEF, OND; Wounded in Action with a 90 to 100% VA disability rating in support of OIF,OEF, OND; Disabled in the Line of Duty with a 90 to 100% VA disability rating while deployed in a combat zone in support of OIF, OEF, OND. All interested persons should check the website (www.foldsofhonor.org) for scholarship specifics. In addition, you may contact Marsha “Max� Maxwell, Esq., Director of Scholarships Folds of Honor Foundation at (918)274-4700 X210 or mmaxwell@foldsofhonor.org.
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Is Distance Learning Right for You? Find Out if You Have the Five Qualities of Successful Distance Learners
Before you enroll to take classes through an online school, check to make sure distance learning is really right for you. Earning a degree online can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. But, distance education is not for everyone. While some people thrive on the independence and freedom offered through such classes, others find themselves regretting their decision and wishing they had enrolled at a traditional school instead. Successful and happy distance learners have a few characteristics in common. Compare yourself to the following list to determine whether or not online classes are a good fit for your personality and habits. 1. Successful distance learners do just as well, if not better, without people looking over their shoulders. While some people need teachers to keep them motivated and on-task, distance learners must be able to self motivate. They realize that they will never be face-to-face with the people who give them assignments and grade their work, but they don’t need others to encourage them. The most successful students are self-motivated and set their own goals. 2. Successful distance learners never (or at least rarely) procrastinate. You’ll rarely find them putting off assignments or waiting until the last moment to write their papers. These students enjoy the freedom of working at their own pace and appreciate the ability to complete their work in as much time as it takes them, instead of waiting for an entire class. However, they understand that putting off their work too often can end up adding months, if not years, to their studies. 3. Successful distance learners have good reading comprehension skills. While most people learn by listening to lectures and taking notes, the majority of distance learners are expected to master material through reading alone. Although some distance learning courses offer video recordings and audio clips, most programs require that students understand a large amount of information that is only available through written text. These students are able to comprehend texts at the college level without the direct guidance of a teacher. 4. Successful distance learners can resist constant distractions. Whether it’s the phone ringing off the hook, the kids screaming in the kitchen, or the allure of the TV, everyone faces distractions. Successful students know how to filter out the constant disturbances that threaten their progress. They feel comfortable turning down an invitation or letting the machine pick up the phone when they know there is work to be done. 5. Successful distance learners feel alright about missing the social elements of traditional schools. Sure, they realize that they’ll miss out on the homecoming game, the dances, and the student elections, but they’re convinced that the independence is absolutely worth it. Whether they’re mature adult learners who aren’t interested in the fraternity hype, or younger students who get their socialization from extracurricular activities elsewhere, they are comfortable with their current social situation. In place of classroom discussion, they explore the issues with their peers through email and message boards or discuss what they’re learning with spouses or coworkers.
If you have few of the qualities of these successful students, you may want to reconsider applying to an online school. Remember that online learning is not for everyone and, while it is an excellent choice for some, others will always struggle with learning independently. But, if, after comparing your personality and habits to those of successful distance education students, you’ve discovered that you have a lot in common, online classes may be the perfect option for you.
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JEB Little Creek-Fort Story – School Representatives Saint Leo University http://www.saintleo.edu/shrc Mon & Thu: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tue & Wed: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (757)464-6449/0242/5316 Navy College Office Room 217 Troy University http://www.troy.edu Mon. - Thu. 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (757)460-2736 Navy College Office Room 254
Old Dominion University http://www.odu.edu Mon & Wed: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fri (by appt) (757)363-3885 Navy College Office, Room 251
Tidewater Community College http://www.tcc.edu Mon – Fri: 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. Except 1st & 3rd Tue. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30p.m. (757)363-3939 Navy College Office, Room 252
Virginia Tidewater Consortium http://www.EdUFind.org Tue & Thu: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (757)363-3944 (Call for Appt) Navy College Office, Room 250
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JEB Little Creek- Fort Story - Visiting School Representatives Coastline Community College cccsouthside@cox.net Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279 Excelsior College https://www.excelsior.edu 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279 Empire State College https://www.esc.edu 1st & 3rd Tues: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279
ECPI University http://www.ecpi.edu 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279 University of Maryland http://www.umuc.edu Every Thursday: 9:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Call for appointment – 757-462-8279 Vincennes University http://www.vinu.edu 4th Monday: 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279
Thomas Edison State College http://tesc.edu 1st & 3rd Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)462-8279 American Military University http://www.amu.apus.edu 1st & 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call for appointment – 757-462-8279
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NAS Oceana – School Representatives Saint Leo University http://www.saintleo.edu/shrc Mon & Thu: 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tue & Wed: 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (757)428-8395 Tidewater Community College http://www.tcc.edu Mon –Thu: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (757)491-4385
ECPI University http://www.ecpi.edu Mon – Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (757)491-5755 Southern Illinois University http://www.siu.edu Mon – Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30p.m. (757)422-4352
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University http://www.erau.edu Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (757)-437-8061 Troy University http://www.troy.edu Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (757)425-2066
NAS Oceana - Visiting School Representatives Excelsior College https://www.excelsior.edu Tuesday & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30p.m. Call for appointment : (757)433-3129 Coastline Community College cccsouthside@cox.net 2nd & 4th Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)433-3129 Empire State College www.esc.edu 1st & 3rd Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)433-3129
University of Maryland http://www.umuc.edu 1st & 3rd Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)433-3129 Southern New Hampshire http://mil.snh.edu/navy.htm 2nd Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)433-3129
Command Career Counselors , use this email to schedule ASVAB testing Tacia.l.Brown@navy.mil
Thomas Edison State College http://tesc.edu 1st & 3rd Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call for appointment: ( 757)433-3129 Old Dominion University http://www.odu.edu Tues & Thur: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)491-5109 Norfolk State University http://www.nsu.edu 4th Tues : 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call for appointment: (757)433-3129
DSST Study Guides www.GetCollegeCredit.com/materials.htm
Seaman to Admiral –21 Program http://www.sta-21.navy.mil/
CLEP Practice Tests https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil
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