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NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE
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Associate Degrees Open Doors for Veterans
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Because not all associate degrees are created
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Forensic science, health care, criminal justice,
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and information technology: these are all hot job markets. All are attainable post-military careers with a two-year associate degree. However, not all associate degrees are
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Degrees open doors for VETs ACT/SAT Testing Schedule Funding College Workshop Using TA Transferring Your GIBILL March Calendar June Calendar School Spotlight Customer Service Hours
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created equal. It’s important to know your goals, your school and your desired career before committing to a course program. These three components are integral to your long-term career strategy. Goals: Knowing whether you’re career military or whether you’re getting out after the first tour affects your education options. Ginny Newman, assistant director of military education for Penn State University, said there is a significant difference between an Associate of Science degree (AS) and an Associate of Arts (AA) and how it relates to a military career. The Associate of Science usually focuses on more math and science courses that are needed for specific professional training. An Associate of Arts focuses on more humanities courses that normally encompass more core courses in a bachelor’s degree. A career military member should tend to favor an Associate of Arts because it allows more streamlined opportunities to earn a bachelor’s degree. Traditionally, obtaining a bachelor’s or associate degree is more important for military promotion than the actual choice of major. Also, liberal arts programs do not have a shelf life. An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is typically designed for students preparing for entry-level employment or to upgrade in a specific occupation. Russell Tresner is the military coordinator for the University of Oklahoma’s College of Liberal Studies. He is also a 26-year Air Force Veteran. Tresner obtained an AAS while in the military, which actually delayed his educational objectives. “If you pursue the applied degree, you’re probably not getting the credits you need for most bachelor’s degrees,” Tresner said. “You should go for an applied degree if you’re interested in one technical area and not planning on completing a bachelor’s program. The AAS is a degree that allows someone to work in a technical field.”
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School: Make sure that your two-year associate degree is from a school that the university will accept. It’s a common mistake a lot of students make, Newman said.
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Strategy: A long-term education strategy should be based on what career you desire, and not necessarily the job you have right now. Tresner was an MP in the Army but has been a teacher for the past 15 years. “Whether you’re an infantryman or a corpsman in the hospital, look at what you want to do,” Tresner said. “What do you enjoy? (Continued on Next Page)
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Then prepare yourself while you’re in the military to do what you want to do after you get out.” Once you’ve decided on a career field, focus initially on general studies courses in your associate degree program. This is the foundation for any degree program. Save technical coursework for the end of your program. This will ensure your education is as current as possible and that none of the equipment and software has fallen out of date. Steven Roy Goodman, educational consultant and admissions strategist and author of “College Admissions Together: It Takes a Family,” said if you’re having trouble deciding what to do, take a look at each school’s course offerings on the Web and decide how they match up to your military acquired skills. “You’ll be pleasantly surprised,” Goodman said. “A lot of the skill sets you have are directly applicable to the courses offered.” The Certification Route A quick education solution is to obtain a certification in a specified field until you’re ready to dive into a degree program . This document certifies that you have met a certain standard in continued education, experience and testing. Certifications vary by type and industry. Do not confuse certification with graduate certificates, which require a bachelor’s degree. Please keep in mind that certification programs are not eligible for tuition assistance. If you have any questions about, degree programs, college selection or tuition assistance, your Navy College Office is available to assist you. Please call us at 757-462-8279.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Funding a College Education The Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) brings you a briefing that will focus on grants & loans from the federal government, state financial aid programs, surviving scholarship searches, and the overall application process
Hosted by the Navy College Office Open to all military personnel, retirees, family members, and other base employees/personnel. Both locations require normal base access. This program includes information that will assist adult students opting to return to college later in life, rising high school JUNIORS & SENIORS, parents of all high school students, and others who may be facing the rising expenses of college in the very near future Local military scholarship representatives will be on hand to provide information on their awards, and they do plan to stay afterwards for your specific questions
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A question & answer session will follow each presentation Appointments for FREE financial aid counseling and FAFSA application assistance can be scheduled with an Educational Opportunity Center counselor after the presentation
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VTC’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) 350 Granby Street—Norfolk, Virginia 23510 (757)683-2312 or (757)683-2313 Fax: (757)683-2315 EOC is a TRIO program, a project of the Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education, and federally funded by the U. S. Department of Education
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GI Bill Update
Submitting a Transfer Request GETTING STAR TED 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.
1. Use your Common Access Card (CAC), DoD Self-Service Logon (DS Logon), or DFAS Account (myPay) to sign in to the milConnect portal application: http://milconnect.dmdc.mil When the milConnect Home page displays, select Education → Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) from the menu bar 2. To transfer benefit months to a family member, do the following: • Locate the name of the appropriate family member in the table. • From the Months drop-down list, select the number of months (0 to 36) to transfer. • Optionally, enter an End Date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Repeat this process for each family member. 3. Once transfer Months have been assigned to your family members, you must submit your transfer request for approval by doing the following: • Select the “Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33” radio button in the Select the educational program from which to transfer benefits section. • Select all the boxes in the Transferability of Education Benefits Acknowledgements section to indicate that you have read and understand each statement. • Click the Submit Request button. If the submission is successful, a Confirmation message displays. After you have submitted your transfer request, the Sponsor information section at the top of the TEB page updates to show that the Status is now „Submitted’. The Status Date is blank and will remain blank until a Service Representative approves, rejects, or sets your request to a pending status. 4. Once your transfer request is approved, your request data is sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Each family member must first apply for a certificate of eligibility from the DVA before they can use their transferred benefits. Once the DVA receives the request data and VA Form 22-1990E, they will be able to process your family members‟ requests to use their benefits. The application for the certificate of eligibility (VA Form 22-1990E) can be found through the Department of Veterans Affairs‟ VONAPP Web Site (http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp). Or you can call the DVA for Education Benefits information at 1-888-GIBILL1 5. After receiving their certificates of eligibility from the DVA, your family members must provide the certificates to the school. 6. If your family members do not receive their certificates of eligibility from the DVA before they enroll in school, they should ask the veterans‟ certifying official at the school to submit to the DVA an enrollment certification for the academic term. Tuition funds will be sent direct from the DVA to the school. Children using months of transferred benefit will receive the monthly living stipend and the books and supplies stipend. A spouse using a transferred benefit will only receive the monthly living stipend. A spouse may also be eligible for the books and supplies stipend if he/she uses the benefit after you separate from active duty. Note: Spouses can use their benefit for 15 years after the member separates/retires; children can use their benefits until their 26th birthdays.
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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:
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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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B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (INT)
Please be advised that effective July 1, 2012, the name of the degree programs, Associate of Science in Professional Aeronautics and Bachelors of Science in Professional Aeronautics (ASPA/BSPA) will be changed to the Associate of Science in Aeronautics and Bachelors of Science in Aeronautics (ASA/BSA). Rationale: The name Professional Aeronautics does not clearly define the broad scope of the programs. In addition, a newly named Associate of Science in Aeronautics and Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics will provide a logical and clearly defined path to the program, Master of Aeronautical Science. For questions, or concerns, please contact Ms. Carmen Fitch, Associate Director, Academic Support (Oceana Teaching Site) at 757-437-8061 or, by email at oceana. teaching.site@erau.edu carmen.fitch@erau.edu
As a major, Interdisciplinary Studies is a program that allows students to create a customized learning experience. After completing the General Educational Curriculum requirements, students take all eight (8) INT courses (5) for active duty, and then select two (2) concentration areas (similar to minors) from any discipline area of interest. This allows students to be active participants in their educational experience. Moreover, the INT degree program also has the flexibility to accept the university's maximum of transfer credits to be applied towards students' designated concentration areas. NSU accepts up to 90 credits off of the SMART, CLEP/DANTES exams, and from other regionally accredited colleges. We currently offer three curricula: the standard curriculum, an online curriculum, and a curriculum for those in the military. All three lead to our Bachelor of Science degree and open doors of opportunity with the key of higher education. An undergraduate degree program designed to prepare students for advancement or promotion. Students may also seek career/jobs in Federal, State, and city Governments, corporate America, or pursue graduate studies education. Courses are taught in classroom or web-enhanced format. INT Studies prepares students to engage in critical analysis and to interact in the global market-place. Interdisciplinary Studies is a major that focuses on practical skills--critical thinking skills; conscious and effective language and communication capabilities; strong research, writing and discovery abilities; cognizance of social theories and philosophical ideas that impact worldview(s); and cultural and social awareness and sensitivity, including globalization--that are vital to success in every career path in today's fast paced and constantly changing world. This program is for you if:
♦ you are in the military ♦ you have varied interests and talents ♦ you are returning to college after a prolonged absence ♦ you want to sharpen your critical thinking, writing, research and language skills ♦ you need a flexible course delivery--online and/or evenings and weekends, as well as accelerated 8 week courses For more information or to enroll, please contact Ms. Shameena Elston at 757489-8516or by email at svelston@nsu.edu. Please visit the program website at: www.nsu.edu/vbec/militaryprograms
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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 & 3 rd 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
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